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1 How does George Washington set up his new Government?

2 Washington’s Inauguration April 30,1789 Inauguration- a ceremony in which the President takes the oath of office Washington took the oath of office on a balcony of Federal Hall in New York City

3 Evaluate the Policy Step 1 of the AHPPA: Identify Problem –The newly elected President Washington was confronted with the problem of which men to appoint to his cabinet Step 4 of the AHPPA: Evaluate the Policy –Who did Washington appoint and why?

4 Washington Creates a New Government The presidents first job is to put a working government into place. How does the president go about doing this? Now you will complete the worksheet that your teacher handed out.

5 Thomas Jefferson appointed as Secretary of State Alexander Hamilton appointed as Secretary of Treasury Henry Knox appointed as Secretary of War Edmund Randolf appointed as Attorney General John Jay appointed Chief Justice

6 Thomas Jefferson What is Thomas Jefferson’s job as Secretary of State?????? The Secretary of State is responsible for managing relations with foreign nations.

7 What is Alexander Hamilton’s job as Secretary of Treasury? The Secretary of Treasury is responsible for handling economic affairs of the country. Hamilton was responsible for formulating a plan to solve the countries financial crisis. Alexander Hamilton

8 Henry Knox What is Henry Knox’s job as Secretary of War????? The Secretary of War is responsible for the organization, maintenance, and supervision of expenses of the United States Military. http://www.ehow.com/list_6778730_secretary- war-duties.html

9 Edmund Randolf What is Edmund Randolf’s job as the Attorney General? The Attorney General is responsible for managing the central agency for enforcement of federal laws. http://www.ehow.com/about_6572524_job- description-attorney-general.html

10 John Jay What is John Jay’s job as Chief Justice? Chief Justice is the “first among equals” and exercises a unique leadership role as the presiding officer of the Court, as the manager of the Court’s overall operations, and as head of the federal judicial branch of government. http://www.bespacific.com/mt/resources/2005.09.22.crssab.pdf


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