Cabinet Flashcards
precedent
an example set by the president that would become standard practice.
Secretary of War
Henry Knox
oversees the nations defense
Secretary of State
Thomas Jefferson
oversee the relations between the US and other countries
Secretary of treasury
Alexander Hamilton
to manage the governments money
Attorney General
Edmond Randolph
advise the government on legal matters
Federal Judiciary Act of 1789
Create an independent federal court system with the supreme Court
Supreme court
The US supreme court is to have a chief justice and five associate justices
popular sovereignty
where should power rest
Jefferson: power
the people
Hamilton: power
officials
Jefferson: people
Democratic Republicans
Hamilton: people
Federalist
Hamilton’s financial plan
Creating a National Bank