Question

What event took place during Washington's presidency that highlighted his power and authority to enforce the law?

Answer 1

Answer:

In 1792 Washington utilized his presidential veto power to stop an apportionment act from becoming law.

Explanation:

In 1792 during the agitation for the formation of the number of representatives each state would provide in the federal House, Congress proposed a certain bill of apportionment act.

However, if the bill was passed, it would change the distribution and formation of federal House seats among the states. An outcome Washington deemed unconstitutional.

Hence, George Washington's presidency highlighted his power and authority to enforce the law by utilizing his presidential veto power to stop an apportionment act from becoming law.