During the administrations of the first president, George Washington, and the second president, John Adams, ______.

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During the administrations of George Washington and John Adams, the federal government's reach and growth were cautious and limited. The newly formed government was still figuring out its role and navigating the delicate balance between federal and state powers. The Supreme Court had not yet established itself as a powerful arbiter of constitutional disputes. States' rights and powers were not yet uncontested, but there was also not a widespread surrendering of powers to the federal government. The country did not come close to anarchy and collapse during this time.

During the Administrations of the First President, George Washington, and the Second