Washington’s Presidential Cabinet Issue: The U.S. Const. does not mention a cabinet. Presidential Cabinet: Officers are nominated by the Pres., the nominees are confirmed or rejected by the Senate.* *This is an example of check & balances. Precedent: A tradition – Pres. Washington set up precedents to follow.

Washington’s Presidential Cabinet Sec. of State – Thomas Jefferson Sec. of Treasury – Alexander Hamilton Sec. of Defense – Henry Knox Atty. Gen. – Edmund Randolph Supreme Court Chief Justice – John Jay

Neutrality Act Britain & France were at war. Washington believed the U.S. must not choose sides to survive.

Whiskey Rebellion What: a rebellion Who: farmers in Western Pennsylvania Why: The government was taxing the grain that the farmers used to make the whiskey Outcome: G. Washington sent out federal troops to stop the uprising Realization: the federal government would use force to put down rebellions

Federal Judiciary Act of 1789 pg. 297 Issue: The Const. only briefly mentioned a supreme court but didn’t give details about the courts to Congress. Fed. Judiciary Act 1789- law designed the state and federal courts. Chief Justice – John Jay

The National Bank Alexander Hamilton wanted a national bank to help pay back debts from the American Revolution. He believed in a loose interpretation of the U.S. Constitution. Look inside the piggy. Next----

“Necessary & Proper Clause” in the U.S. Const. ISSUE: The U.S. debt. After the American Revolution. SOLUTION: Creation of a National Bank Justification: “Necessary & Proper Clause” in the U.S. Const. It allowed Hamilton to create a National Bank to strengthen the nation’s economy.

Washington’s Farewell Address Warnings He warned the people to avoid political parties because they would divide the nation. He warned them to not make permanent alliances with foreign countries. If your ally goes to war, you do too.