Lunching a New Republic Flashcards
When was a new republic launched
1789-1800
What were the country’s problems after the revolution
-Country’s finances were in ruins
-There were deputes with other countries
-Settlers were clashing with the native Americans
What are somethings to look out for when choosing a president
-Character
-Moral
-Abilities
What two names did the electoral college write down
George Washington and John Adams
Who was the Top vote and the runner up
Top vote- George Washington became president
Runner up- John Adams became vice president
When was George Washington Inaugurated
On April 30th
Where was George Washington inaugurated
federal hall in New York
What was New York at the time
New York was the capital
What is inauguration
It is when someone is sworn as president
After President and Vice President were elected, what was the first order of business
-Security
-finances
-unifying the country
What was the problem with courts and what was the solution
Problem- Wanted a supreme court but let it up to congress to choose how many justices and the power it had
Solution- Federal Judiciary act was passed in 1789 and it gave the supreme court six members; there was a chief judge and five associate justices. That number has increased to nine
Washington appointed who for chief justice of the supreme court
John Adams
What was the problem with politics and what was the solution
Problem- Constitution gave congress the task of creating departments to help the president lead the nation
Solution- Congress made three departments
-Secretary of war
-Secretary of state
-Secretary of treasury
What was the Secretary of state
Oversees between the U.S and other countries
Who was appointed for secretary of state
Tomas Jefferson
