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TUESDAY 3/1/11 __ Who were the members of Washington's Cabinet and what were their jobs? __
 * John Adams (Vice President**): advise the president, waiting for the president to die, president of the Senate, does whatever the president to do.
 * Thomas Jefferson (Secretary of State:** handles relationships with foreign countries (trade, peace treaties, etc)
 * Alexander Hamilton (Secretary of Treasury):** handles MONEY affairs
 * Henry Knox (secretary of War/Defense);** help run the army/navy/marines/merchant marines/guard)
 * Edmund Randolph (attorney general):** Top cop OF the government
 * James Madison (Washington's BFF);** overall good guy and advisor

__ What qualities would make a good advisor to a president? __ Experience Intelligence/Knowledge Wisdom Age? Integrity (doing the right thing) Honesty Trustworthiness Loyalty Humorous Bravery

__ What qualities would you look for in an advisor? __ If my friends are ugly, it makes me look better. :-) Experience (sometimes) Trustworthy Optimistic Good listener/communication skills Not judgmental Not self centered- not talking about themselves Have a long history with

__ Why was it important for Washington surround himself with people like this? __ If you have good influences around you, you are going to be just like them, make good choices. You are comfortable and don't make hasty decisions Everything he does, is for the first time. There is a lot of pressure to be successful because of countries waiting for us to fail.