Which precedent set by George Washington in 1789 has continued to help U. S.chief executives make informed decisions?

President Washington's precedents. Terms in this set (7) precedent. any act, decision, or case that serves as a guide or justifaction for subsequent situations. Washington Precedent 1. established the Cabinet within the Executive Branch a body that was not outlined within the constitution.

the earthquake in haiti was a magnitude of 7.0 according to the u.s geological survey yet the smaller earthquake in haiti killed more than 200,000 and left more than 1.2 million people homeless. the chile earthquake was a magnitude of 8.8 and 500 times more stronger but chile's earthquake only injured 712 people.