The precedents that George Washington set during his presidency include:
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He chose to not run for a third term. - This established the precedent of a two-term limit for the presidency, which was later codified in the 22nd Amendment.
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He appointed well-known leaders to run his executive departments and serve as his advisors. - Washington's selection of a Cabinet, including figures like Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton, set the standard for the advisory role of the Cabinet in the executive branch.
The other statements are not accurate precedents set by Washington:
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He established a judicial system of nine justices that is still in place today. - While Washington did influence the creation of the federal judiciary, the specific structure of nine justices was not established until later.
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He established a Tax and Tariff cabinet position. - While there were discussions about economic matters, there was not a specific "Tax and Tariff cabinet position" created by Washington. The Secretary of the Treasury was responsible for these matters, which was initially held by Alexander Hamilton.
So, the correct answers are the second and fourth options.