1. Launching the New Ship of State Washington Adm. (1789-1797) By J.A.SACCO

2. “ President Washington We Have a Problem Here!” What problems would Washington face as he began his Presidency?  Credibility- ½ population oppose Constitution  Prove government not a monarchy  National debt  Gain respect in foreign affairs  No federal laws, no law enforcement officers, no federal court  Constitution only an outline- Will it work?  Creation of military to protect abroad and border

3. Washington’s Domestic Policy Problem 1-What do you call the Chief Executive? Was this a waste of time for the new government?

4. Washington’s Domestic Policy Problem 2- The need to create a judiciary.  Judiciary Act of 1789- creation of 13 districts, 3 court of appeals, and a Supreme Court

5. Washington’s Domestic Policy Problem 3- How do you get money into the treasury?  Tariff of 1789- Required importers to pay a percent of the value of their cargo when dock in U.S.. Shippers also had to pay a tonnage tax on the weight of cargo.

6. Washington’s Domestic Policy Problem 4- The President needs help in getting the government started, what do you do?  The Cabinet- advisors to the President Dept. of Treas. Dept. of State Dept. of War Dept of Justice A. Hamilton T.Jefferson H. Knox E. Randolph

7. Washington’s Domestic Policy Bill Of Rights  Based on “VA. Declaration of Rights” (G. Mason), and “VA Statute of Religious Freedom” (T.Jefferson)  10 Amendments- First 8 protect the rights of the people  9 th people have other rights not listed  10 th reserve powers for states