| A | B |
|---|
| George Washington | first U.S. president |
| electoral college | body of electors who represent the people's vote in choosing the president |
| Martha Washington | first, first lady who entertained guests and attended social events with the president |
| precedent | action or decision that serves as an example |
| Judiciary Act of 1789 | created the three levels of federal courts and defined their powers |
| Republican Motherhood | idea that women played in important role in teaching their children to become good citizens |
| cabinet members | department heads who advise the president |
| New York City | first capital of the U.S. |
