General George Washington appointed Alexander Hamilton as the First Secretary of the Treasury.
A. Putting federal laws into effect
The question is asking with what kind of document or action "the president can quickly respond to economic, social, or political needs". The best way to the president solve problems quickly, is to use a executive order. So, the answer for the question is letter b) signing executive orders. <span>Is important to remember that the president can't signing legislation without the support of the legislative power.</span>