Question

What was the most important example that President Washington set for future presidents?

Answer 1

Washington made the office of the presidency powerful by appointing a cabinet and proposing major legislation to Congress. But at the same time, he defined practices that emphasized the republican character of the position.

What precedents did George Washington set as president?

The list below represents some of the major things Washington did first as president that established a precedent for future leaders of the position.

Appointing Judges. ...

Ceremonial purposes. ...

Chief foreign diplomat. ...

Chooses a Cabinet. ...

Commander in Chief of the Military. ...

Mr. ...

No lifetime appointment.

Answer 2

The most important precedent was Washington's final act as president: He stepped down after completing two terms. Pressed to serve a third, he believed that a peaceful transition of power to a newly elected president would be in the nation's best