Precedent #1 The Cabinet System (1791)

Group of department heads that advise the President
Included Departments of State (Jefferson), Treasury(Hamilton), War(Knox), & Justice (Attotney General Randolph)

IMPACT: Alexander Hamilton believed the economic stability of the nation was determined by its industrial might. He created a plan to provide a strong monetary system for merchants, creditors, and manufacturers.

Precedent #2 Whiskey Rebellion (1794)
Pennsylvania farmers protest federal tax • Put down by 12,000 federal troops

IMPACT: Established legitimacy of the power of the President to   enforce laws

Precedent #3 Proclamation of Neutrality (1793)

Declared U.S. neutrality in war between Britain & France

IMPACT:  Set example for U.S. to stay out of European affairs

Precedent #4  Farewell Address  (1796)

Warned against permanent foreign military alliances; big public debt; & large military establishment • Maintain commercial ties 

IMPACT: Final advice to the nation  every President gives