Exam 3 pt 7 Flashcards
What are the 2 reasons Washington was president?
Wasn’t power hungry and resigned as general.
Did Washington give consent to be chosen as president? Did he have anyone going against him?
No, he gave no consent; He had no one running against him.
What vote did Washington win?
100% of electoral vote
Who is Washington’s vice president?
John Adams
is the vice president job fun?
No, it is miserable.
What does the vice president do?
Break ties and step up if president is killed.
Who does Washington pick as his cabinet members?
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton
What does the secretary of states do? Who is this person?
Thomas Jefferson. Voice of the United States in royal affairs
Why is Jefferson secretary of state?
He has been to every European country, and he can speak 9 foreign languages fluently.
Who is the treasury secretary and why?
Hamilton: He has 4 degrees to qualify to deal with debt.
Did Hamilton and Jefferson like each other?
No, they hated each other
What else is Jefferson known for?
Westward expansion, Northwest ordinance and Declaration of independence.
Who does Washington have write the bill of rights? What is he known as? What else is he known for?
James Madison to write the bill of rights. He is known as “The Father of The Bill of right”. Also known for the federalist papers & The Virginia Plan.
What 2 amendments are big issues today?
Freedom of speech & Right to bear arms.
What is Hamilton trying to fix?
Find a way to pay off the national debt.