executive branch and first president

Question 1

Oversees relations with other countries.

Answer 1

the state department

Question 2

Represents the United States before the Supreme Court.

Answer 2

Attorney General

Question 3

Oversees the nation’s finances and financial system.

Answer 3

Department of the Treasury

Question 4

Maintains the military and oversees the nation’s defense.

Answer 4

Department of War

Question 5

What unique difficulty did George Washington face as the first president of the United States?

Answer 5

Washington had to largely invent the role of president and set an example for future presidents.

Question 6

An event that marks the beginning of a presidency.

Answer 6

Inauguration

Question 7

What indirect election system did the “framers” of the Constitution agree upon for presidential elections?

Answer 7

electoral college

Question 8

Select precedents that were established by George Washington during his presidency

Answer 8

Calling him “Mr. President”
Giving an Inaugural Address
Taking over Treaty Negotiations

Question 9

Washington surrounded himself with a small group of advisors who would help him, known as the “Cabinet”. Which political leader served as Washington’s “speech writer” that was not mentioned in your textbook?

Answer 9

james madison