The Bill of Rights and George Washington's Presidency

Why did President Washington create cabinet member positions?

• to serve as advisors to the president

• to help form political parties

• to weaken the central government

• to create the design for Washington D.C.

Why did political parties form?

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

• Political divisions 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.

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

Which political party was led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison?

• Democratic-Republican

• Federalists

Which political party wanted a strong central government?

• Democratic-Republican

• Federalists

Which political party was led by Alexander Hamilton?

• Federalists

• Democratic-Republicans

Which political party wanted to protect states' rights?

• Democratic-Republicans

• Federalists

George Washington was to be President of the United States.

• sad

• reluctant
• excited

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

• a good relationship with Britain

• two political parties

• a strong central government
• a Bill of Rights

What is the responsibility of the Secretary of State?

• to handle money and taxes

• to handle law enforcement

• to handle relationships with foreign countries

• to handle military matters

What is the responsibility of the Secretary of War?

• to handle law enforcement

• to handle military matters

• to handle relationships with foreign countries

• to handle money and taxes