"The time for the new election of a citizen to be president of the United States is coming soon. I should now tell you of my decision: I will not be among the candidates considered for the position."

Read the paraphrase of a text written by George Washington. What does this text represent?

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Sense of the ceremony of monarchy, because he is making a formal address to the United States

Precedent of term limits, because he is declining consideration for leader of the United States

Precedent of term limits, because he is threatening to resign if members of Congress run for office a third time

Refusal to be named king, because he is stepping down from leadership of the United States

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The paraphrase of the text written by George Washington represents:

Precedent of term limits, because he is declining consideration for leader of the United States.

Washington's decision not to seek a third term set a crucial precedent for future presidents and established the norm of term limits in the United States.