In what way did President George Washington set an important precedent?

Question

A.
by recognizing Washington, DC, as the nation's capital

B.
by issuing the first pocket veto

C.
by stepping down after two terms

D.
by establishing the State of the Union address

Answer 1

C. by stepping down after two terms

President George Washington set an important precedent by voluntarily stepping down after two terms in office, which established the tradition of a two-term limit for U.S. presidents. This practice was later codified in the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution.