Which of the following were precedents that George Washington set during his presidency?

Question

Select all that apply.
(1 point)
• 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 established a Tax and Tariff cabinet position.
• He chose to not run for a third term.

Answer 1

The precedents that George Washington set during his presidency include the following:

• He chose well-known leaders to run his executive departments and serve as his advisors. • He chose to not run for a third term.

The other two options are not correct precedents:

• While Washington did influence the formation of the judicial system, the specific structure of a Supreme Court with nine justices was not formally established until later.
• There was no specific "Tax and Tariff cabinet position" established by Washington; rather, this function was part of the broader duties handled by the Secretary of the Treasury and relevant committees.

So, the correct precedents are the second and fourth options.