One of Washington's most important precedents was creating a Cabinet. What was the main function of this group?

To write and pass laws for the nation.

To serve as a group of advisors to the president.

To have the power to overrule the Supreme Court.

To represent the interests of individual states in the federal government.

When George Washington became president, the Constitution offered a 'basic blueprint' for the office, which means that:

every power of the president was already clearly listed and defined in detail.

the president had to follow rules established under the old Articles of Confederation.

many practical aspects of the president's job were not yet determined.

the office of the president was designed to be the weakest branch of government.

They caused immediate conflict with the judicial branch.

They helped to shape and define the role of the presidency.

They were largely ignored by subsequent presidents.

They resulted in the Constitution being completely rewritten.

He was following direct orders from the leaders of the American Revolution.

The Constitution provided a general outline, but his actions established important traditions for those who would follow.

He wanted to model the American presidency exactly after the British monarchy.

The first Congress required him to create a detailed manual for all future presidents.

A written law passed by the very first Congress.

An example or tradition that serves as a guide for future actions.

A formal treaty signed with a foreign nation.

A ruling made by the Supreme Court on constitutional matters.