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Launching the Nation – Washington’s Presidency

Launching the Nation – Washington’s Presidency. 10.1– Laying the Foundations of Government (Unit 8). I. First President. Electoral College 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

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  1. Launching the Nation – Washington’s Presidency 10.1– Laying the Foundations of Government (Unit 8)

  2. I. First President • Electoral College • 1789: 11 states sent delegates to choose the first POTUS • These delegates formed the electoral college. • They unanimously elected Washington as POTUS and John Adams V-POTUS.

  3. B. Washington sworn in as POTUS in NYC – our 1st capital!

  4. II. Setting Precedents A. The Constitution has been ratified. Washington is President – Now What?! • Put Constitution into “play” for the first time. B. Precedents: an action or decision that serves as an example for later generations. • Creating Dept. Heads (Secretaries) • Farewell Address • Serving 2 terms • Cabinet Meetings – Dept. Heads meet to talk about important issues

  5. Department Heads – “Dream Team” b. Secretary of Treasury – Alexander Hamilton a. Secretary of State–Thomas Jefferson c. Secretary of War – Henry Knox

  6. C. 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

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