Question

Read the following claim.

The powers of Congress should be limited in the United States.

How would George Washington MOST likely respond to this claim?

A) He would claim that Congress should have more power only if its members could not be recalled.
B) He would argue that a strong Congress is essential for effectively governing the United States.
C) He would agree because Congress previously had failed to fulfill its responsibilities.
D) He would explain that the powers of Congress need to be checked by the president.

Answer 1

B) He would argue that a strong Congress is essential for effectively governing the United States.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the given claim that the powers of Congress should be limited in the United States, George Washington who was a former president, elder statesman and fierce nationalist would disagree with the claim.

He would MOST likely respond to this claim by saying that a strong Congress is essential for effectively governing the United States and that their powers shouldn't be limited as there already existed systems of checks and balances.