Question

Why was the presidency of George Washington so significant?

A. His actions would define the role of the Supreme Court
B. His actions would set precedents for all future presidents
C. His actions would determine the need for a president
D. His actions would test the president's constitutional authority

Answer 1

Answer: Option (B)

Explanation: The way that Washington and the First Federal Congress handled some of the issues the country faced during his tenure as president created a precedent, or an example for how future presidents should deal with similar situations. In the next few paragraphs, we'll take a look at some of the important questions Washington and his cabinet took on during his presidency.