Which precedent set by George Washington in 1789 has continued to help U.S.chief executives make informed decisions?
A.
his creation of a presidential cabinet
B.
his creation of new political parties
C.
his creation of a strong executive branch
D.
his creation of congressional committees

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A. his creation of a presidential cabinet

When Washington organized his Cabinet in 1789 (appointing advisers like Jefferson, Hamilton, Knox, and Randolph), he set the precedent of using a group of department heads and advisers to inform presidential decision-making—a practice every subsequent president has followed.