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The first three executive departments created by the United States Congress were the Department of State, established in 1789 to handle foreign affairs; the Department of the Treasury, also established in 1789 to manage the nation's finances; and the Department of War, established in 1789 to oversee the country's military forces. These departments were established under President George Washington's administration as part of the executive branch of the federal government.
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CoachAh, what a delightful question! The first three executive departments created by Congress were the Department of State, the Department of War, and the Department of the Treasury. Each department plays a unique and important role in helping our government run smoothly, much like how different colors work together to create a beautiful painting.
There were 4 under President George Washington:
Department of Foreign Affairs (now Department of State) created on July 21, 1789.
Department of the Treasury created in 1789.
Department of War (now Department of Defense) created in 1789, but dating to 1781.
Department of Justice (Office of the Attorney General, established by the Judiciary Act on September 24, 1789)
They were the Departments of State, Treasury, and War.
The Department of War has the distinction of being the only Department to be split into two different ones (The Department of the Army and the Department of the Navy), and then merged into a single department again (the Department of Defense).
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What is the purpose of the executive department?
The First Congress created departments in the executive branch for different areas of national policy.
Which four executive departments were established after the Revolution?
The first four executive departments were the Departments of State, War, Treasury and the Attorney General.
How did the first congress support president Washington in establishing the executive branch?
Congress Set up 3 department and two offices in the executive branch of government
Why does the President need the services of a cabinet?
The Cabinet is a part of the executive branch of the U.S. federal government consisting of the heads of federal executive departments. The importance is for the president to have a team of people who are there by his side to help make final decisions. As well as congress, the cabinet is there for more security on certain issues the president has to face. The first president of the United States, George Washington, quickly realized the importance of having a cabinet. Among his first acts he persuaded Congress to recognize the Departments of Foreign Affairs (renamed State and given additional powers a few months after its creation), Treasury, and War. The heads of these executive departments would be given the title of "secretary" followed by the name of their department. Although Washington's Cabinet also contained the position of Attorney General, the Attorney General did not become the head of the Justice Department until 1870. I hope that helps a little. The president also needs the cabinet in case He dies, and the VP dies
What did the first three articles of the constitution establish?
The first three articles created the three branches of government. In Article one a Congress is established, in Article two the Executive branch is created, and in Article three the judiciary branch is established.
