On April 30, 1789, Washington and Adams were inaugurated, or sworn in, as president and vice president. Washington was in a uniquely difficult position. He knew every action he took would set a precedent. Initially, they couldn't even agree on what to call him. The debate in congress over 'His Excellency' or 'His Highness' and other things lasted over a month, finally settling on 'Mr. President'.
Beyond the trivial disagreements, issues of domestic policy, or how to run the country, began to emerge. For instance, Congress first set up the Judicial Branch. The Constitution left many things to be decided by the Congress. The 3rd Article creates the Supreme Court but left it up to Congress to decide the number of justices on the court. The Federal Judiciary Act of 1789 gave the court six justices - that's five associates and one chief justice. Today, the court has been increased to nine justices. The act also established other lower federal courts. President Washington appointed John Jay as the court's first Chief Justice.
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Directions:
For this activity, you will learn more about two issues that Washington and his cabinet argued and debate over. Click on the image below to learn more about these issues. You will also need the Activity 2 Guide found on the google classroom. The questions posted on the site here can be found on the guide sheet.
Beyond the trivial disagreements, issues of domestic policy, or how to run the country, began to emerge. For instance, Congress first set up the Judicial Branch. The Constitution left many things to be decided by the Congress. The 3rd Article creates the Supreme Court but left it up to Congress to decide the number of justices on the court. The Federal Judiciary Act of 1789 gave the court six justices - that's five associates and one chief justice. Today, the court has been increased to nine justices. The act also established other lower federal courts. President Washington appointed John Jay as the court's first Chief Justice.
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Directions:
For this activity, you will learn more about two issues that Washington and his cabinet argued and debate over. Click on the image below to learn more about these issues. You will also need the Activity 2 Guide found on the google classroom. The questions posted on the site here can be found on the guide sheet.
Issue 1: Hamilton and the National Bank Issue 2: The Whiskey Rebellion
Now that you have answered the questions and gained a better understanding of Washington's issues at home, go to the blog page to respond to the question for Activity 2.