The President
What did Washington mean when he said "I walk on untrodden ground"?
What he was doing as President was unprecedented.
What precedent did Washington set when it came to his departments?
He established a cabinet instead of meeting with each department head individually.
Which political party supported Jefferson?
The Democratic-Republicans
Why were farmers in Western Pennsylvania mad?
The whiskey tax hit them the hardest since they used whiskey as money.
Where was the capital when the Washington was inaugurated?
New York City
What system elects the President of the United States?
The Electoral College.
What precedent did Washington establish after eight years of being President?
He peacefully stepped down after serving two terms.
Which cabinet member believed in small farms, a small government run by the people, no bank, and a strict constitution?
Thomas Jefferson.
How did the Whiskey Rebellion end?
They gave up when they heard Washington was coming and Washington pardoned them.
What city was Washington DC's design based off of?
Paris, France.
What step of the inaugural ceremony has the President promise to defend the Constitution
Oath of Office
What precedent was set for the nation's capital?
The capital would be moved from New York City to Washington DC.
Which cabinet member believed in manufacturing, a big government run by the rich, pro-bank, and a flexible constitution?
Alexander Hamilton.
Why did Hamilton raise taxes on imports and whiskey?
To help pay off the National Debt.
Where was Washington DC established?
It was established a separate district between Virginia and Maryland.
How many departments made up the Executive Branch?
Three
- Department of State
- Department of Treasury
- Department of War
When Washington stepped down after two terms, what did he encourage?
They should avoid political parties.
Which political party supported Hamilton?
The Federalists
What did Washington do when he heard people were not paying their taxes?
He gathered up 13,000 soldiers to put down the rebellion.
Who saved the plans for Washington DC?
Benjamin Banneker
What role does the President play in the Judicial Branch?
He nominates judges to the Supreme Court and in the Circuit Courts. (The Senate has to vote on the President's nominees)
What precedent did Washington set by marching troops to put down the Whiskey Rebellion?
What was Washington's thoughts on political parties/Hamilton and Jefferson's rivalry?
He thought it was dangerous and should be avoided.
How did farmers respond to the whiskey tax?
They refused to pay taxes and attacked tax collectors.
Who would be the first President to live in the new capital?
John Adams.