USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE BILL OF RIGHTS THE CONSTITUTIONS FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why did President Washington create cabinet member positions?
A
to weaken the central government
B
to help form political parties
C
to serve as advisors to the president
D
to create the design for Washington D.C.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In order to establish both credibility and balance, George Washington chose a cabinet that included members from different regions of the country.

Detailed explanation-2: -Faced with diplomatic crises, domestic insurrections, and constitutional challenges―and finding congressional help lacking―Washington decided he needed a group of advisors he could turn to. He modeled his new cabinet on the councils of war he had led as commander of the Continental Army.

Detailed explanation-3: -The tradition of the Cabinet dates back to the beginnings of the Presidency itself. Established in Article II, Section 2, of the Constitution, the Cabinet’s role is to advise the President on any subject he may require relating to the duties of each member’s respective office.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Cabinet’s role is to advise the President on any subject he or she may require relating to the duties of each member’s respective office.

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