What Was The Role Of Government In The 19th Century

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Precedents Set By George Washington David Swann Grantham University Edward Brenya American Government I March 19, 2013 Precedents Set By George Washington I. Washington created the first Presidential Cabinet A. Who was on the Cabinet, and what Departments did they represent? 1. Vice President a. John Adams (1789-1797) 2. Department of State b. John Jay (1789-1790) c. Thomas Jefferson (1790-1793) d. Edmund Randolph (1794-1795) e. Timothy Pickering (1795-1797) 3. Department of the Treasury f. Alexander Hamilton (1789-1795) g. Oliver Wolcott, Jr. (1795-1797) 4. Department of War h. Henry (1789-1794)…show more content…
What agency advises the President on foreign policy today? 1. The Department of State advises the President on foreign policies today. C. What is the role of this agency? 2. The Department of State’s primary role is to advise the President in foreign policy and to develop and implement the President’s foreign policy. The departments roles and services also include: a. Managing the foreign affairs budget and other foreign affairs resources. b. Leading and coordinating U.S. representation abroad, conveying U.S. foreign policy to foreign governments and international organizations through U.S. embassies and consulates in foreign countries and diplomatic missions to international organizations. c. Conducting negotiations and conducting agreements and treaties on issues ranging from trade to nuclear weapons. d. Coordinating and supporting international activities of other U.S. agencies and officials. e. Protecting and assisting U.S. citizens living or traveling abroad. f. Assisting U.S. businesses in the international marketplace. g. Coordinating and providing support for international activities of other U.S. agencies (local, state, or federal government), official visits overseas and at home, and other diplomatic

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