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George Washington set several precedents during his presidential administration. Although not specified in the U.S. Constitution at the time, which of his decisions would influence presidential power for the next 150 years?
A.
His decision to deliver an annual State of the Union address.
B.
His decision to serve only two terms as president.
C.
His decision to become involved in foreign wars.
D.
His decision to select his own Vice Presidential candidate.

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B. His decision to serve only two terms as president.

Although not required by the Constitution, Washington's two-term precedent guided presidents for about 150 years until Franklin D. Roosevelt broke it in 1940; it was later codified by the 22nd Amendment.