George Washington Flashcards

1
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Who becomes the first president of the United States of America?

A

George Washington

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2
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Who becomes the first vice president of the United States of America?

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John Adams

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3
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George Washington establishes many governmental precedents. What is a precedent?

A

A standard practice

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4
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What federal court system did George Washington establish?

A

Has supreme court and lower court levels

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5
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What does the US supreme court need?

A

Chief justice and 5 associate justices

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6
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Who does Washington appoint as chief justice of the supreme court?

A

John Jay

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7
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Who was in charge of the secretary of war?

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Henry Knox

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8
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Who was in charge of the secretary of state? What does he do?

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Thomas Jefferson oversees the relationship between the US and other countries.

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9
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Who was in charge of the secretary of the treasury? What was their job?

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Alexander Hamilton oversaw the government’s money.

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10
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Who was the attorney general?

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Edmond Randolph oversaw people following the laws

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