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1
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Role in constitutional convention and ratification

A

Speaks once
Symbolic
Private letter is published where he is being pro constitution
Madison perhaps more sig as he sets the agenda

2
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Role of Washington in the judiciary act 1789

A

Selected 6 members of Supreme Court 3 from north and 3 from south and named John jay first Chief Justice

3
Q

When was the bill of rights ratified

A

December 1791

4
Q

What was the bill of rights?

A

Freedom of speech, religion, assembly

5
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Madisons role in bill of rights

A

Made it first action to adopt

6
Q

Effect of bill of rights on unity

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Helped convince n Carolina and ri to join union

7
Q

Open house

A

Washington held weekly open house receptions

8
Q

Washington’s power of his cabinet

A

Can appoint and dismiss them without consulting congress

9
Q

W successes in ensuring peace and unity

A

Maintained the north and south balance

10
Q

Role of madison

A

Drafted bill of rights
Close advisor to w until exec set up
Introduced first revenue bill
Helped w set up executive

11
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Washington and civil service

A

Washington demanded that they are to respond to him