When Washington took office, most of the federal government needed to be built. Match the term that pertains to building the federal government with its description.

Question

established a system of federal courts

decided contested cases and served as a trial court in certain cases involving state or foreign affairs

prosecuted and defended cases on behalf of the federal government

group of leaders who led the major departments of the executive branch and advised the President

carried out the nation’s foreign policy

managed the nation’s finances

oversaw national defense and managed U.S. military operations

Answer 1

Here’s the matching of terms to their descriptions regarding the building of the federal government when Washington took office:

1. Established a system of federal courts - Judiciary Act of 1789

2. Decided contested cases and served as a trial court in certain cases involving state or foreign affairs - Federal District Courts

3. Prosecuted and defended cases on behalf of the federal government - Office of the Attorney General

4. Group of leaders who led the major departments of the executive branch and advised the President - Cabinet

5. Carried out the nation’s foreign policy - Department of State

6. Managed the nation’s finances - Department of the Treasury

7. Oversaw national defense and managed U.S. military operations - Department of War (now known as the Department of Defense)

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