Question

Under President George Washington, the u.s. federal government became more powerful by:

Answer 1

Answer:

founding the nation's capital, Washington, D.C., opening the west for settlement

Explanation:

How did George Washington expand the power of the presidency?

He served two terms, guiding the new government through the organization of the executive branch, founding the nation's capital, Washington, D.C., opening the west for settlement, and establishing precedents that have influenced the conduct of succeeding presidents ever since.