1. Launching the Nation – Washington’s Presidency
10.1– Laying the Foundations of Government
(Unit 8)

2. First President
1789: 11 states sent delegates to choose the first POTUS
These delegates formed the electoral college.
Electoral college unanimously elected Washington as POTUS and John Adams V-POTUS.

3. Washington sworn in as POTUS in NYC – our 1st capital!

5. Setting Precedents
The Constitution has been ratified. Washington is President – Now What?!
Put Constitution into “play” for the first time.
Precedents: an action or decision that serves as an example for later generations.
Creating Dept. Heads (Secretaries)
Cabinet Meetings – Dept. Heads meet to talk about important issues
Serving 2 terms
Farewell Address

6. Department Heads – “Dream Team”
Secretary of State–Thomas Jefferson
Secretary of Treasury – Alexander Hamilton
Secretary of War – Henry Knox

7. Judiciary Act 1789 – created a federal court system with three levels.
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
District Courts
Supreme Court Chief Justice – John Jay
Attorney General – Edmund Randolph