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Who had the authority to appoint the heads of the departments in Washington's Cabinet?
Who had the authority to appoint the heads of the departments in Washington's Cabinet?
- The State Department
- Congress
- The Attorney General
- The President (correct)
Which department oversaw the defense of the nation?
Which department oversaw the defense of the nation?
- The War Department (correct)
- The State Department
- The Treasury Department
- The Attorney General
Who was the first Secretary of War?
Who was the first Secretary of War?
- Alexander Hamilton
- Edmund Randolph
- Henry Knox (correct)
- Thomas Jefferson
Which department manages the government's money?
Which department manages the government's money?
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What did Alexander Hamilton propose to Congress in 1790?
What did Alexander Hamilton propose to Congress in 1790?
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Who was the top vote-getter in the 1789 presidential election?
Who was the top vote-getter in the 1789 presidential election?
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Where was the new nation's capital located in 1789?
Where was the new nation's capital located in 1789?
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What was the title initially debated for George Washington?
What was the title initially debated for George Washington?
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How many justices were initially appointed to the Supreme Court by President Washington?
How many justices were initially appointed to the Supreme Court by President Washington?
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What act established the federal court system in 1789?
What act established the federal court system in 1789?
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