Question

Why were the precedents Washington set important to future presidents?A. They were things that would never happen again. B. They set the standard for how future presidents should behave as president. C. They were things to avoid.D. They were expensive and had to be paid for by future presidents.

Answer 1

washington set these presidents so that B

Answer 2

A is the most sound answer. He refused to serve more than two terms so future presidents would look back and know not to repeat what so angered them before. It was an attempt to prevent another monarchy.