1. 6-1: Washington Heads the New Government

2. 1. What did the Judiciary Act of 1789 establish
Set up the federal court system
Determined the number of judges on the Supreme Court
Established federal circuit and district courts
Allowed state court decisions involving the federal Constitution to be appealed to a federal court

3. The Department of Treasury; headed by Alexander Hamilton
2. What departments did Washington create and who did he appoint to head them
The State Department; headed by Thomas Jefferson
The Department of War headed by Henry Knox
The Department of Treasury; headed by Alexander Hamilton

4. 3. How did Jefferson feel about political power and the common people?
Jefferson distrusted centralized power (a strong federal government)
Jefferson trusted the common people

5. 4. How did Hamilton feel about political power and the common people?
Hamilton favored centralized power (a strong federal government)
Hamilton distrusted the common people

6. 5. Why did Jefferson and Madison oppose the national bank?
They believed that it was unconstitutional
They argued that it would create an alliance between government and wealthy business interests

7. 6. Why did Hamilton support the national bank?
He believed it would help to organize and stabilize the nations finances
He argued that it would tie wealthy investors to the nation’s success

8. 8. To which party did Hamilton belong?
Federalist Party

9. 9. Why did Washington distrust the two-party system?
Washington saw political parties as a danger to national unity and national safety. He expressed these fears in his Fairwell Address.
Under this system, two main political parties compete for power

10. Terms Cabinet: Chief advisors of the President
Protective tariff: Tax on imported goods to protect domestic business
Excise tax: Tax on goods produced within the country
Republicans: party led by Jefferson