Ch 9 Presidency of George Washington

Why did President George Washington create cabinet member positions?

• to weaken the central government

• to help form political parties

• to serve as advisors to the president

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

Why did political parties form?

• Political divisions 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.

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

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

Which phrases describe Federalists? (choose all that apply)

• led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

• political party

• wanted a strong central government

• wanted to protect states’ rights

• led by Alexander Hamilton

Which phrases describe Democratic-Republicans?

• led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

• political party

• wanted a strong central government

• wanted to protect states’ rights

• led by Alexander Hamilton

George Washington was _________ to be President of the United States.

• reluctant

• excited

• sad

George Washington served for _________ terms.

• two

• one

• four

George Washington agreed to be President because he wanted to make sure the U.S. had _________ .

• Bill of Rights

• Two political parties

• a strong central government

• a good relationship with Britain

What is the responsibility of the Secretary of State?

• handles money and taxes

• handles relationships with foreign countries

• handles law enforcement

• handles military matters

What is the responsibility of the Secretary of War?

• handles money and taxes

• handles relationships with foreign countries

• handles law enforcement

• handles military matters

What is the responsibility of the Secretary of Treasury?

• handles money and taxes

• handles relationships with foreign countries

• handles law enforcement

• handles military matters