GW and John Adams Presidency

Inauguration

Official 'swearing' in ceremony; GW got inaugurated on April 30, 1789, in NYC.

Precedent

An example that you can learn from, either good or bad.

Cabinet

A group of advisors to the president, including positions like Secretary of State, Secretary of War, Attorney General, and Secretary of Treasury.

Judiciary Act of 1789

Legislation that set up the Federal Court System, including the Supreme Court, Circuit Court of Appeals, and District Courts.

Hamilton's Financial Plans

Three key components: assumption of state debts, establishment of a National Bank, and high tariffs on imports.

The Whiskey Rebellion

An uprising of farmers in Pennsylvania against a tax on whiskey, which led to George Washington mobilizing the federal militia.

Neutrality Proclamation

A document issued by Washington stating the U.S. would remain neutral in the war between France and Britain.

Jay's Treaty

An agreement with Britain to resolve disputes and allow U.S. trade with British Caribbean colonies.

Alien Act

Allowed the president to expel any foreigners deemed dangerous; part of the Alien and Sedition Acts.

Sedition Act

Law that allowed citizens to be fined or jailed for criticizing the government or its officials.

Kentucky and Virginia Solutions

Statements asserting states' rights to nullify federal laws they deemed unconstitutional.

Engel v. Vitale

Supreme Court case ruling that state-sponsored prayer in schools violates the First Amendment.

Gideon v. Wainwright

Supreme Court case ruling that states are required to provide an attorney to defendants who cannot afford one.

Ingraham v. Wright

Supreme Court case ruling that public schools can use corporal punishment without violating the 8th Amendment.

State (foreign affairs)- old

State (foreign affairs)- new

Thomas Jefferson

Marco Rubio

War (military) - old

War (military) - new

Henry Knox

MODERN DAY DEFENSE

Pete Hegseth

Attorney General (law)- old

Attorney General (law)- new

Edmund Randolph

Pam Bondi

VP old

John Adams

Postmaster general (only old)

Samuel Osgood

Treasury - old

Treasury - new

Alexander Hamilton

Scott Bessent