Presidency of George Washington Review

Why did President George Washington create cabinet member positions?

• to create the design for Washington, D.C.

• to weaken the central government

• to help form political parties

• to serve as advisors to the president

Which of these is the responsibility of the Secretary of State?

• handles money and taxes

• handles military matters

• handles law enforcement

• handles relationships with foreign countries

Which of these is the responsibility of the Secretary of War?

• handles money and taxes

• handles military matters

• handles law enforcement

• handles relationships with foreign countries

Which of these is the responsibility of the Secretary of Treasury?

• Handles money and taxes

• handles military matters

• handles law enforcement

• handles matters with foreign countries

Which of these is the responsibility of the Attorney General?

• Handles money and taxes

• Handles military matters

• Handles law enforcement

• Handles matters with foreign matters

Why did political parties form?

• Political divisions began to form while America’s leaders discussed where to locate the national government.

• Political divisions began to form while America’s leaders discussed ratifying the Constitution.

• Political agreement began to form while America’s leaders discussed ratifying the Constitution.

• Political agreement began to form while America’s leaders discussed where to locate the national government.

Who was the leader or leaders of the federalist party?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

Who was the leader or leaders of the Democratic-Republicans?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

Which political party wanted to protect states' rights?

• Federalists

• Democratic-Republicans

Which political party wanted a stronger central government?

• Federalists

• Democratic-Republicans