The Presidency of George Washington

Why did President George Washington create cabinet member positions?

• To host parties at the white house

• To form political parties and run the states

• To advise the president and help him with his duties

• To decide where the capitol should be located

What was the responsibility of the Secretary of State?

• Facilitate relationship with foreign countries

• Handle military matters

• Manage money and taxes

• Decide who the president is

Why did political parties form?

• The people could not agree while discussing the ratification of the Constitution.

• The people agreed on where the capitol should be located

• The people could not agree on who should be president

• The people disagreed on what to name the country

Which of these apply to the Democratic-Republican Party?

• Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

• Wanted a strong central government

• Alexander Hamilton

• Wanted to protect states' right

George Washington was _____________ to be the President of the U.S.

• reluctant

• excited

• sad

• thrilled

How many terms did George Washington serve as President?

Which of these describes the Secretary of War?

• talks to other countries

• deals with matters in the states

• be friends with congress

• handle military matters

What is the role of the Secretary of Treasury?

Which of these best describe the Federalist Party?

• Led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

• Wanted a strong central government

• Wanted to protect states' rights

• Led by Alexander Hamilton