The Cabinet is created (4 marzo 1789 anni – 27 agos 1789 anni)

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The executive branch of government took shape during the summer of 1789. Congress set up three departments and two offices in the executive branch; George Washington chose political figures to lead the offices. George Washington picked Thomas Jefferson to lead the state department, which handles relations with other nations. George Washington chose alexander hamilton to manage the nation’s money at the department of treasury. Henry Knox was chosen to look after the nation’s defense as the secretary of the department of war. Washington also chose Edmond Randolf to be attorney general. Congress created the office of postmaster general. (These leaders could advise the president.) This group of executive advisors formed what is called a cabinet.
Congress was not sure how much power the president should have over the cabinet. In a vote on this question, senators were evenly divided. Vice president John Adams broke the tie and voted to allow the president to have the power to dismiss cabinet officers without Senate approval. This set up presidential power over the whole executive branch.

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