KEY TERMS Key Terms and People to Know for the Regents Exam
Washington’s Presidency
Actions and policies of the Government under President George Washington generally resulted in the strengthening of the Federal Government.
Presidential Cabinet
President George Washington set a precedent for all future presidents by creating a cabinet of advisors. The creation of the presidential cabinet is an example of the unwritten constitution.
Unwritten Constitution
The unwritten constitution is best defined as the practices of the government that are based on custom and tradition. Examples of the Unwritten Constitution include: presidential cabinet, political parties, and judicial review.
Whiskey Rebellion
Washington led troops to Pennsylvania to end a farmer uprising against taxes, which displayed that the power of the federal govt had been strengthened. (Under the Articles of Confederation federal govt had not been able to respond to Shays’ Rebellion.)
Proclamation of Neutrality / Farewell Address
Washington pursued a policy of neutrality because he believed that the US needed time to gain economic and military strength. In his Farewell Address, Washington advised the nation to avoid foreign alliances.