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Who was the first Secretary of State in George Washington's Cabinet?
Who was the first Secretary of State in George Washington's Cabinet?
- Henry Knox
- Alexander Hamilton
- John Adams
- Thomas Jefferson (correct)
What did the Judiciary Act of 1789 establish?
What did the Judiciary Act of 1789 establish?
- The role of the President
- The Bill of Rights
- The system of checks and balances
- 3 levels of Federal Courts (correct)
Who was the only president to be elected unanimously?
Who was the only president to be elected unanimously?
- John Adams
- Thomas Jefferson
- George Washington (correct)
- Alexander Hamilton
What was Alexander Hamilton's stance on the role of the federal government?
What was Alexander Hamilton's stance on the role of the federal government?
What did Alexander Hamilton propose as a way to manage the national finances?
What did Alexander Hamilton propose as a way to manage the national finances?
What was the primary difference in views between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton?
What was the primary difference in views between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton?
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Study Notes
George Washington's Cabinet
- Thomas Jefferson was the first Secretary of State in George Washington's Cabinet.
Judiciary Act of 1789
- The Judiciary Act of 1789 established the Supreme Court, with a chief justice and five associate justices.
Unanimous Presidential Election
- George Washington was the only president to be elected unanimously.
Alexander Hamilton's Views
- Alexander Hamilton believed in a strong federal government with significant powers.
National Finance Management
- Alexander Hamilton proposed a national bank to manage the national finances.
Jefferson vs. Hamilton
- The primary difference in views between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton was their stance on the role of the federal government, with Jefferson advocating for limited government powers and Hamilton pushing for a stronger central government.
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