Question

How did george washington shape the exacutive branch?

A. By appointing members to the first cabinet

B. By directing the Senate to create a military

C. By asking for permission to form exacutive agencies

D. By declaring the nation's first war against another country

Question worth: 10 points

Answer 1

As president, Washington demonstrated the value of a strong executive in the hands of a trustworthy person. He stayed within the bounds of presidential authority outlined by the Constitution and the acts of the First Congress organizing the executive branch.