Why did Jefferson and Hamilton disagree?

They clashed over the 1791 national bank and over neutrality in the war between Britain and France. Jefferson and Madison went on to lead the Democratic-Republicans, who wanted a limited national government.

What limits the president as commander in chief?

Only Congress can declare war and fund armies. The roles sheet asks students to name the limit on each of the four roles.

8th Grade The Executive Branch Worksheets

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Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

The executive branch is the president and the departments that carry out federal laws. There are 2 sheets for 8th grade here, each with an answer key. Washington's First Cabinet and Its Disputes follows Jefferson, Hamilton, Knox and Randolph, and Presidential Roles From Washington to Lincoln matches ten actions to the four roles and their limits. Both sheets practice D2.Civ.4.6-8.

8th Grade Social Studies Three Branches and Checks The executive branch Clear All

Presidential Roles From Washington to Lincoln

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Washington's First Cabinet and Its Disputes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Jefferson led the State Department, Alexander Hamilton the Treasury and Henry Knox the War Department. Edmund Randolph was attorney general, a legal adviser who led no department.

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