How did Washington’s and Adam’s cabinets compare to those of today?
A) They were much smaller, consisting of only three offices, whereas today’s cabinet comprises dozens of secretaries and thousands of employees.
B) They were much larger; having to lay the groundwork for a new nation required more manpower than running a superpower today.
C) Their cabinets had less power; they acted only as advisors to the president and couldn’t create any actual policies.
D) Their cabinet members, being from the same political party, accomplished more by cooperating better than today’s members.
E) Their cabinets met less frequently as they were busy traveling about the country or Europe, whereas today’s members stay mainly in Washington, D.C.
Answer: A
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