About Michael Troy Expertise I can answer just about any question about U.S. Political history, Constitutional law, the legislative process, elections, etc. I specialize in Presidential and Congresitional historical trivia, but can answer more substantive questions too.
Experience Former Staff member for a Congressman and Senator. I also worked on about 10 Congressional and Presidential campaigns (only one that won). For a short time, I worked in the legal department of the Federal Election Commission. I have a B.A. in Political Science.
Organizations Former LBJ Fellow (paid fellowship for Congressional Staff).
Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honorary Society).
Publications Washington Post
Washington Times
Education/Credentials J.D. University of Michigan
B.A. George Washington University (Poli. Sci. major).
Question Hello,
I am doing a report for my government/history class and I need to get peoples views on three questions. I've asked some poeple but it seems most of them don't know what their talking about so I was hoping you would be able to ansewr these for me.
Which of the Founders you believe made the most significant impact on shaping our government?
What contributions did this individual make in the creation of our government?
Why were these contributions so significant?
Like I said everyone I've asked hasn't really been able to give me a very good answer so I was hoping you would know what your talking about.
Thanks for your time,
Answer Hi Abby,
While the process which developed into the US government was certainly a collaborative effort, I would argue that George Washington probably had the greatest impact on the development of the new nation. First, it was Washington's leadership during the war which helped to lead the US to Independence. Second, it was his faith in the Republic which allowed him to prevent a military takeover on Congress at the end of the war. Third, it was his agreement to attend and chair the Constitutional Convention which gave it the credibility it needed to be ratified. Fourth, his eight years as President set many of the precedents that helped develop the new government.
