Washington's decision to leave office in 1797 contributed to the tradition of c. establishing a limit to the number of terms a president can serve. By voluntarily stepping down after two terms, Washington set a precedent that was followed by subsequent presidents until it was formalized by the 22nd Amendment in 1951, which limits presidents to two terms in office.
Washington's decision to leave office in 1797 contributed to a powerful precedent followed by most presidents after him. What was that tradition?
a. foundation of the two party system
b. strengthened authority of a retiring president to name his successor
c. establishing a limit to the number of terms a president can serve
d. delivering a farewell address summarizing accomplishments
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