Which of the following were precedents that George Washington set during his presidency? Select all that apply.

Question

He chose well-known leaders to run his executive departments and serve as his advisors.
He chose to not run for a third term.
What was the flaw in the act passed by Congress that established a tax on whiskey?
It did not spread the tax burden evenly.
What policy did President Washington follow during the period of war in Europe following the French Revolution?
He remained neutral toward all European powers to avoid conflict.
How did Alexander Hamilton plan to pay off the national debt?
by taxing imports

Answer 1

The precedents that George Washington set during his presidency include:

1. He chose well-known leaders to run his executive departments and serve as his advisors.
2. He chose to not run for a third term.
3. He remained neutral toward all European powers to avoid conflict.

The flaw in the act passed by Congress that established a tax on whiskey is not directly a precedent set by Washington, but it is an important historical detail.

As for Alexander Hamilton's plan to pay off the national debt, he did propose various methods for raising revenue, which included taxing imports (through tariffs), but that specific detail isn't considered a presidential precedent set by Washington himself.