Question

What precedent did George Washington set by refusing to run for the presidency a third time?

Answer 1

Term limits for leaders

Step-by-step explanation:

By refusing to run for the presidency a third time, George Washington set the precedent for term limits. This idea was not officially implement until after Franklin Roosevelt held office and died.

Answer 2

George Washington set the precedent of presidents serving two terms in office.

Every president following Washington did not seek a third term in office until Franklin Delano Roosevelt did in 1940. Roosevelt's breaking with the tradition along with the increased power in the executive branch led to the passage of the 22nd Amendment.