Question

How did the role of the cabinet develop during Washington’s administrations?

a. It remained unchanged throughout Washington's administrations.
b. It became less influential.
c. It became more influential and established a tradition for future administrations.
d. It was dissolved during Washington's second term.

Answer 1

The role of the cabinet in Washington's administrations became more influential and established a tradition for future administrations.

Step-by-step explanation:

The role of the cabinet developed during Washington's administrations increased in influence and established a tradition for future administrations.

George Washington established a cabinet or group of advisors consisting of the most senior appointed officers of the executive branch. He chose Thomas Jefferson as the Secretary of State, Alexander Hamilton as the Secretary of the Treasury, Henry Knox as the Secretary of War, and Edmund Randolph as the Attorney General. Washington understood the importance of relying on the strengths of his cabinet officers and instructed them to deliberate maturely but execute promptly.