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George Washington as the Precedent President
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George Washington The Right Leader? Electoral College The people saw him as a national hero He had concerns about himself 11 States sent delegates in January 1789 These delegates formed the electoral college Delegates were to represent the popular vote of the state
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The “Precedent President” Precedent Action or decision that serves as an example in the future Washington knew everything he did was being watched by all - both in the U.S. and outside the U.S. Every act Washington/ the government did was a precedent
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A Few Precedents Set By George Washington 1.Creation of the first Cabinet 2.Set up the Federal Court System (Judiciary Act of 1789) 3.Decided what to call the President - both current and past (Mr. President) 4.Decided on the “dress code” of the President 5.Two term presidency 6.Kresge’s Favorite - No president sets foot in Senate This didn’t catch on (too bad)- Proximity at dinner
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Executive Branch Executive Branch First Cabinet was created (Washington’s idea) Washington appointed cabinet, but Senate had to approve Secretary of War – Henry Knox Secretary of Treasury – Alexander Hamilton Secretary of State – Thomas Jefferson Attorney General – Edmund Randolph
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What are these meetings?! The Cabinet Washington met with the department heads regularly They advised him on all important matters Think back to Washington’s education level Now common practice (precedent)
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Judicial Branch Judiciary Act of 1789 Created a 3 level Federal Court System Outlined the powers of the courts District, Appeals, Supreme Supreme Court has 6 Justices President nominates, House of Representatives must approve John Jay – First Chief Justice
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Hamilton versus Jefferson Debate HamiltonJefferson New York, former slave orphan in West Indies, self-taught, self-made BackgroundVirginia planter, studies science and govt., wrote the Dec. of Ind. Bankers, wealthy, well- educated, business owners Who they support “Average” people - farmers, shopkeepers Educated and elite citizens to be involved. Commoners stay home! How government should be run Faith in commoners, more democratic. This is NOT England! Support for England Businesses/Banks North Goals for government Support for France Farming/Small businesses South
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Washington Myths Washington was very intelligent, and a great intellect George Washington was too proper to own slaves, and did not believe in the practice (he had 200 slaves at Mt. Vernon) Chopping down the Cherry tree Wooden Teeth (You won’t believe the slave teeth story) Washington threw a silver dollar across the Potomac River
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