Which of the following statements describes actions the first congressional government undertook in 1789?

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The first congressional government under the Constitution in 1789 was responsible for establishing the framework for the new government. One of the key actions was the establishment of a formal cabinet system and an administrative bureaucracy under the control of the President. This was done through the creation of several key departments, including the Department of State, Treasury, and War. This option accurately describes this action of the first congressional government.

Option A is incorrect because the Judiciary Act of 1789 established district courts whose decisions were subject to review by the Supreme Court. Option B is incorrect because George Washington did not ask Congress to abolish any departments. Option C is incorrect because the Judiciary Act of 1789 established federal courts with jurisdiction over federal issues, not state courts.

Which of the Following Statements Describes Actions the First Congressional