GW- Symbolic Or Active? Flashcards
Role in constitutional convention and ratification
Speaks once
Symbolic
Private letter is published where he is being pro constitution
Madison perhaps more sig as he sets the agenda
Role of Washington in the judiciary act 1789
Selected 6 members of Supreme Court 3 from north and 3 from south and named John jay first Chief Justice
When was the bill of rights ratified
December 1791
What was the bill of rights?
Freedom of speech, religion, assembly
Madisons role in bill of rights
Made it first action to adopt
Effect of bill of rights on unity
Helped convince n Carolina and ri to join union
Open house
Washington held weekly open house receptions
Washington’s power of his cabinet
Can appoint and dismiss them without consulting congress
W successes in ensuring peace and unity
Maintained the north and south balance
Role of madison
Drafted bill of rights
Close advisor to w until exec set up
Introduced first revenue bill
Helped w set up executive
Washington and civil service
Washington demanded that they are to respond to him