Why did President George Washington decline to adopt Alexander Hamilton's suggestion to Washington that he establish a court similar to King George III?
A) President Washington did not want to give political credit to U.S. Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton for the idea.
B) President Washington did not believe a royal-style court would be an efficient way to conduct and manage the national government.
C) President Washington did not want to give the appearance of the presidency closely resembling the English monarchy.
D) President Washington did not believe there were a sufficient number of able courtiers to provide useful political advice and skills to the president.
Answer: C
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