The establishment of the president's cabinet as

part of the United States government was the

result of a

(1) law passed by Congress

(2) constitutional amendment

(3) precedent started by George Washington

(4) ruling of the United States Supreme Court

The establishment of the president's cabinet as part of the United States government was the result of a 3. precedent started by George Washington. The Cabinet is actually not mentioned in the Constitution and instead was a byproduct of Washington's need for advisers on specific topics. To satisfy this need, he developed Cabinet positions, many of which still exist today.