MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
ALEXANDER HAMILTON
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Question
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In what way did President George Washington set an important precedent?
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by recognizing Washington, DC, as the nation’s capital
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by issuing the first pocket veto
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by stepping down after two terms
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by establishing the State of the Union address
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Mindful of the precedent his conduct set for future presidents, Washington feared that if he were to die while in office, Americans would view the presidency as a lifetime appointment. Instead, he decided to step down from power, providing the standard of a two-term limit.
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