Question

Taking a position on the French Revolution was difficult for Washington because:

Answer 1

Answer:

D. the president's role in foreign policy had not yet been specifically defined.

Explanation:

The Constitution does not explicitly state that the President has sole authority over foreign policy, and so at this point in history it was still unclear exactly how much power the President actually had in regards to international affairs. Washington didn't want to take a position on such a contentious issue without knowing for sure that he could back up his stance with actual authority.