What was one important precedent set by george washington during his term in office? a) he formed a cabinet approved by the senate. b) he appointed the chief justice of the supreme court. c) he established the office of attorney general. d) he established a system of federal courts.

The correct answer is A. One important precedent set by George Washington during his term in office was that he formed a cabinet approved by the Senate.

Explanation:

The cabinet of the President of the United States includes senior officials of the executive branch of the federal government of the United States of America, appointed by the President of the United States with the consent of the Senate.

The institute is associated with the name of the first President George Washington, who at the end of the 18th century formed an office of four persons close to him: Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of War Henry Knox and Attorney General Edmund Randolph, so that they along with Vice President John Adams, assisted him in the discharge of his duties.

richard nixon led the investigation that resulted in alger hiss being convicted of prejury.