I think its possible, the Washington administration did set a lot of precedents. Perhaps if someone like Adams or Hamilton opted to run for elections in the House, Washington could have given the initiative of governing to them and give himself more of a symbolic role.
I think its possible, the Washington administration did set a lot of precedents. Perhaps if someone like Adams or Hamilton opted to run for elections in the House, Washington could have given the initiative of governing to them and give himself more of a symbolic role.
Washington would more then likely choose Hamilton as Chancellor with Adams still being Vice President.
Another question would be if the P. Dies in office and is succeeded by the V. P. Does the chancellor becomes vp and the new p choses a new chancellor? A second choice on succession
It's too late by then, as it would be a violation of Article I Section 1, clause 5 of the Constitution - "The House of Representatives shall choose their speaker and other officers; ...". Also, neither Adams nor Hamilton -if and while serving in the government in any capacity- are eligible to be a member of either House of Congress (Article I.
Note: When I envisioned the idea of a Chancellor I imagined an actual Constitutional position in the House of Representatives that must be appointed by the President, and serves at their pleasure. If the President died and was replaced by the VP, the new President could choose to retain the Chancellor or dismiss him. And If Washington wanted to choose a "non-partisan" first Chancellor, would someone like James Madison do?
Well that's a bit different. I think the President appointing someone for a Congressional position goes against the principle of Separation of Powers.
Well that's a bit different. I think the President appointing someone for a Congressional position goes against the principle of Separation of Powers.
On the basic OP
You would have a completely different US constitution.
The House of Representatives is/was analogous to the Commons, the President to the Monarch.
Having the Monarch dictate to the the Commons how it runs its business is a beheading matter.
On the basic OP
You would have a completely different US constitution.
The House of Representatives is/was analogous to the Commons, the President to the Monarch.
Having the Monarch dictate to the the Commons how it runs its business is a beheading matter.