Which of the following were precedents that George Washington set during his presidency? Select all that apply. (1 point) Responses He established a judicial system of nine justices that is still in place today. He established a judicial system of nine justices that is still in place today. He chose well-known leaders to run his executive departments and serve as his advisors. He chose well-known leaders to run his executive departments and serve as his advisors. He established a Tax and Tariff cabinet position. He established a Tax and Tariff cabinet position. He chose to not run for a third term.

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The following responses are precedents that George Washington set during his presidency:

  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.

The other options are not accurate precedents set by Washington. While he did help establish a judicial system, the specific structure of nine justices was confirmed later with the Judiciary Act of 1789. Similarly, there was no specific "Tax and Tariff cabinet position" established by Washington; instead, the role of Secretary of the Treasury, which included management of taxes and tariffs, was created, but it was not labeled as a separate "Tax and Tariff" position.