President George Washington

Who did Washington appoint first Chief Justice?

John Jay

Who is the secretary of treasury

Alexander Hamilton. His job was to manage the governments money.

Who did Washington a point as Atty. Gen.

Edmund Randolphto work with all the legal matters.

secretary of war

Henry Knox. I general and the revolution, he oversaw the countries defenses.

What was the Federal Judiciary Act of 1789?

One of the first duties left from the framers of the constitution. Gave the Supreme Court six members, one chief justice and five associate justices. created lower less powerful courts.

who was George Washington?

Our nations first president, the only president elected unanimously. There was no standard for how to be president, he would have to do this by himself.

What is civic virtue? Did GW have it?

The dedication of citizens to the common good, above their own selfish interests. Yes, he didn't want to be president, wasn't happy he was elected but his strong desire for his country and his civic virtue led him to accept presidency.

Who is the Secretary of State

Thomas Jefferson. He oversaw relations between the United States and other countries.

Who was GW Vice President? where did they hold office?

John Adams. New York City, the nations current capital at the time.

What does the constitution give congress the power to do?

the power to create departments to help the president lead the country. dept. of war, dept. of state, and dept. of treasury. The president has power to appoint anyone he wants to fulfill these spots. presidents cabinet.

why did the US have a large debt

we had borrowed money from France to fight the revolution, wars.