Word: cabinets
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...United States we have inherited the political habits of Great Britain and in reality, we have never known any other form of government. Washington's attitude was like that of William of Orange and he took into his cabinet men who represented different political opinions and sympathies. The result was that party divisions in the United States began in Washington's cabinet and before his first term was finished, he became perfectly satisfied that he could carry on his government successfully only by having men of like political opinions about him. Much as he deplored the perils and excesses...
Question: "Resolved, That Cabinet Ministers should be allowed to participate in the debates of Congress...
...There is a want of confidence and co-operation between Congress and the Cabinet disastrous to good governments: Wilson, p. 278. - (a) Congress makes incessant exactions interfering with department business. - (b) The administration does not work as a whole; Bryce, p. 87. - (c) It is not possible to locate responsibility; Atlantic...
...These evils would be largely avoided if Cabinet members could participate in the debates, - (a) This is shown (1) by the example of England; Practical working of our Government, p. 13 f. and -(2) By the example of France and Italy; Annals of Amer. Acad., p. 5. - (b) Congress would better understand the needs of the country which are known to the executive department; Atlantic p. 96.- (c) There would be less opportunity for Cabinet officers to evade inquiries of Congress; Wilson...
Question: "Resolved, That Cabinet minister ought to have the right to participate in the debates of Congress...