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5.4
The New government 1/20
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| inaugration | official swearing in ceremony |
| cabinet | leaders of the executive departments of the federal government |
| What points did Washington make in his inaugration speech? | 1) described the importance of the new government 2) liberty and destiny of the republican model of the government are ustly considered |
| Who were the new leaders selected by President Washington? (First Cabnit leaders and Jobs) | 1) Edmund Randolph-Attorny General, cheif law officer, and legal advisor 2) Henry Knox-position under washington 3) Thomas Jefferson- to head the Department of State 4) Alexander Hamilton- Secretary of Treasury |
| domestic affairs | the countrys internal matters |
| Whast issures did washingtons first administration face? | 1) what to call the president 2) how Congress and President interact 3) The role of te Cabinet |
| administration | term of office |
| precedents | an act or statement that becomes an example, rule, or tradition to be followed |
| What challenges did Washingtons government face? | To make the government appear both powerful and democratic at the same time |
| what details were involved in planning the capital city? | 1) Residence act of 1798 2) located along Mary-land-Virginia border 3) Called District of Columbia 4) L-Enfant developed city plan |
| Why did Washington promote formailty in his administration? | because it worked to establish a tone of dignity in his administration |
| Residence Act of 1798 | specified it would be a 10 mile stretch of land on the Potomac River |
| What kinda of precedents did Washington set? | to call the president president |