What important precedent did George Washington set at the end of his second term?

Question

a. running for office a third time
b. not choosing a vice president for his next term
c. joining a political party
d. not joining for office for a third term

Answer 1

d. not joining for office for a third term

George Washington set the important precedent of not seeking a third term as president, which established a tradition of a two-term limit for U.S. presidents. This practice was later codified in the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution.