George Washington's Presidency.ppt - This Is Our hiStory
Washington's Presidency:
Beginning of the Federalist Era
First President of the U.S.
Elected in 1789 Only president ever to be elected unanimously
Runner-up was John Adams, who became Vice President under Article I, Section 1 of the Constitution.
Executive Departments
Congress created three executive departments Washington chose the heads of those departments
Washington began meeting regularly with the heads of the departments
? For advice and assistance ? Became known as the President's Cabinet
Presidential Cabinet
? The First Presidential Cabinet
Secretary of State ? Thomas Jefferson Secretary of War ? Henry Knox Secretary of Treasury ? Alexander Hamilton
Judicial Branch
Judiciary Act of 1789 created federal court system with three levels
Established District and Appellate Courts
Organized the Supreme Court with six Justices
Created Department of Justice and office of Attorney General
? Edmund Randolph joined cabinet
Edmund Randolph ? 1st Attorney General
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