George Washington set the precedent of two terms in the white house and in Congress solidifying the idea of political power that a natural changing of guard occurred until the turn of the 20th century.
George Washington set the precedent of two terms in the White House and in Congress, solidifying the idea of political power transition. This practice established a norm where a natural changing of the guard occurred, emphasizing the importance of limiting one's time in office.
This tradition persisted until the turn of the 20th century, reflecting a commitment to preventing the concentration of power and promoting a democratic system of governance with regularly refreshed leadership, challenging the idea of political power becoming entrenched.