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Launching the Nation – Washington’s Presidency. 10.1– Laying the Foundations of Government (Unit 8). First President. 1789: 11 states sent delegates to choose the first POTUS These delegates formed the electoral college.
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Launching the Nation – Washington’s Presidency 10.1– Laying the Foundations of Government (Unit 8)
First President • 1789: 11 states sent delegates to choose the first POTUS • These delegates formed the electoral college. • Electoral college unanimously elected Washington as POTUS and John Adams V-POTUS.
Setting Precedents • The Constitution has been ratified. Washington is President – Now What?! • Put Constitution into “play” for the first time. • Precedents: an action or decision that serves as an example for later generations. • Creating Dept. Heads (Secretaries) • Cabinet Meetings – Dept. Heads meet to talk about important issues • Serving 2 terms • Farewell Address
Department Heads – “Dream Team” Secretary of Treasury – Alexander Hamilton Secretary of State–Thomas Jefferson Secretary of War – Henry Knox
Judiciary Act 1789 – created a federal court system with three levels. • Supreme Court • Court of Appeals • District Courts Supreme Court Chief Justice – John Jay Attorney General – Edmund Randolph