George Washington Modified Assignment

Washington wanted to form an executive branch that reflected republican and democratic ideals. Match the precedents that Washington established with the democratic principle that it represents.

• Reject the fancy ways of royalty.

• Title shall be "President" instead of "Your Highness"

• Limit the power of any one person in office.

• Stepped down after two terms in office.

• Interact with other branches of government.

• Consulted with a Cabinet of advisors.

• Share the decision-making with others.

• Gave state of the union address in person.

Washington knew he was not going to be able to do the job of President alone. Good thing each member of his cabinet specialized in the duties of their individual office. Read the responsibility of the different executive departments and fill in the blank for the responsible cabinet title. Secretary ________: Handles the relationships between the United States and other countries.

Secretary of ​ (a)   : Creates and recommends new approaches to dealing with the economy.

• Treasury
• State
• War
• Attorney
• Homeland Security

Secretary of ​ (a)   : Provides strategies needed to protect and defend the United States.

• War
• State
• Attorney
• Homeland Security
• Treasury

​ (a)   General: Enforces Federal law by preventing and controlling crime.

• Attorney
• State
• War
• Homeland Security

It seemed like everyone was happy to have Washington as the executive except for Washington himself. Yet he took the job anyway. Knowing what you know about Washington's past, what do you think he meant by the quote: "the office chooses the man"?