Question

George Washington set all of the following precedents EXCEPT...

using the Necessary & Proper Clause

designing the Judiciary Court system

peacefully giving up power by using a 2-term limit

being neutral in foreign affairs

Answer 1

George Washington set all of the listed precedents except for **using the Necessary & Proper Clause**. The Necessary and Proper Clause is a part of the U.S. Constitution (Article I, Section 8) and was interpreted and applied more prominently in later legislative and judicial actions, particularly under the administrations of subsequent presidents and the Supreme Court. Washington's precedents primarily revolved around the conduct of the presidency, including his decision to step down after two terms in office, his approach to foreign policy (staying neutral), and his role in establishing the federal judiciary.