Chapter 9 Section 1 Washington’s Presidency p. 33/p. 272

What do we call you? “His Excellency” or “His Highness” Decided on “Mr. President”

Picture of Washington’s inauguration

Washington’s Family by Edward Savage

Chapter 9 Section 1 Washington’s Presidency p. 33/p. 227A. Taking Notes Fill out the chart below, taking notes about Washington’s presidency.

The Courts

1. What did the Judiciary Act of 1789 Establish?

• Set up federal court system

• Determined number of judges on the Supreme court

B. Summarizing On the back of this paper, briefly define each of the following.

Cabinet-

The heads of the departments appointed by the President to help him lead the nation

Chapter 9 Section 1 Washington’s Presidency p. 33/p. 227A. Taking Notes Fill out the chart below, taking notes about Washington’s presidency.

The Cabinet

2.What departments did Washington create, and whom did he appoint to head them?

• Dept. of State-headed by Thomas Jefferson

• Dept. of War-headed by Henry Knox

• Dept. of Treasury-headed by Alexander Hamilton

Thomas Jefferson

Secretary of State

Henry Knox

Secretary of War

Alexander Hamilton

Secretary of Treasury

Alexander Hamilton’s Financial Plan

1.Pay off all war debts

2.Raise gov’t revenues (MONEY)

3.Create a National Bank

B. Summarizing On the back of this paper, briefly define each of the following.

Cabinet-

The heads of the departments appointed by the President to help him lead the nation

Tariff-

Tax on imported goods that raise money for the gov’t & encourages the growth of industry.

Chapter 9 Section 1 Washington’s Presidency P. 33/p. 227A. Taking Notes Fill out the chart below, taking notes about Washington’s presidency.

Economic Policy

3. Why did Jefferson and Madison oppose the national bank?

• They believed it was unconstitutional

4. Why did Hamilton support the national bank?

• He believed it would give gov’t a safe place to keep its money

• Make loans to businesses

• It would issue paper money

Chapter 9 Section 1 Washington’s Presidency P. 33/p. 227A. Taking Notes Fill out the chart below, taking notes about Washington’s presidency.

Interpreting the Constitution

5. What are loose and strict constructions of the constitution, and who favored each?

• Loose construction- means a flexible interpretation of the Constitution, favored by Hamilton

• Strict construction-means a narrow interpretation, favored by Madison & Jefferson