THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
THOMAS JEFFERSONS PRESIDENCY LOUISIANA PURCHASE LEWIS CLARK AND MORE
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Question
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Jefferson stepped down after 2 terms. He followed the precedent that was set by-
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Washington
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Adams
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Hamilton
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Madsion
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In 1796, as his second term in office drew to a close, President George Washington chose not to seek re-election. 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.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Twenty-Second Amendment of the Constitution places term limits on an individual who is president, establishing Washington’s precedent of two terms as the maximum a person can serve.
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