Public support is defined as voluntary assistance or reinforcement of all or most of the people of a country, state, etc. It ranges from fundraising efforts to financially support or vocally agreeing with a political candidate or ideology. Public support can be the difference between the election or rejection of a President simply because the public is needed to get the ball rolling to make decisions regarding the country and its citizens. If the citizens do not agree with, for example a new legislation, they will not follow it; moreover, the public will denounce the decision and the President, and rebellions will inevitably ensue.
In George Washington's case, he had the support of the people of the thirteen states due to the fact that he knew how to lead. He had been commander of the Continental Army and a delegate in Congress; he was also one of the individuals who signed the Constitution. He was familiar with the needs and wants of the people. Throughout his seven years and three hundred and eight days as president, he managed to work alongside people from different political parties successfully and made necessary adjustments to benefit the citizens of America.
President Washington's ability to make decisions regarding the country made for an effective society. With most of the country behind him, Washington was able to produce a thriving, flourishing economy which helped unify and strengthen the country. The effectiveness of Washington's presidency was evident in his decisions and how he met the needs of the country; his leadership skills were only strengthened by the confidence the people had in him and this reflected upon the new nation.
In George Washington's case, he had the support of the people of the thirteen states due to the fact that he knew how to lead. He had been commander of the Continental Army and a delegate in Congress; he was also one of the individuals who signed the Constitution. He was familiar with the needs and wants of the people. Throughout his seven years and three hundred and eight days as president, he managed to work alongside people from different political parties successfully and made necessary adjustments to benefit the citizens of America.
President Washington's ability to make decisions regarding the country made for an effective society. With most of the country behind him, Washington was able to produce a thriving, flourishing economy which helped unify and strengthen the country. The effectiveness of Washington's presidency was evident in his decisions and how he met the needs of the country; his leadership skills were only strengthened by the confidence the people had in him and this reflected upon the new nation.
Also George Washington was idolized by most Americans in which he was selected as the first president, he still remains the only president that was ever elected by the people of the United States.
ReplyDeleteI find it ironic how everyone wanted Washington to be president... Except himself.
ReplyDeleteIt was a great advantage to Washington that he'd been commander in chief of the continetal army, allowing him to be liked by the people as well as looked up on.
ReplyDeleteWashington was supported by the thirteen colonies because he knew how to lead.
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