Exercise
Form 1: Washington's Cabinet Creation & First Members
Learn about George Washington's creation of the presidential cabinet and the first members appointed to advise him.
Questions
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Which Cabinet position was given to Thomas Jefferson by George Washington?
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Who was appointed as the first Secretary of the Treasury?
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Who served as the first Secretary of War in Washington's cabinet?
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Who was chosen as the first Attorney General of the United States?
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What was the main purpose of creating a Presidential Cabinet?
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How does the U.S. Constitution handle the establishment of the Cabinet?
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How many original department heads were in George Washington's first Cabinet?
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What was the primary responsibility of Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State?
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What was Alexander Hamilton's primary duty as Treasury Secretary?
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Which cabinet practice began when Washington started holding regular meetings with his department heads?
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According to constitutional custom established under Washington, cabinet appointments require which step?
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What is the best definition of a presidential 'precedent'?