Question

How did George Washington's political beliefs affect his term as president?

His reliance on the military made military service essential.

His passion for states' rights resulted in constrained presidential power.

His beliefs on limited individual power inspired term limits.

His belief in legislative power limited presidential power.

Answer 1

His passion for states’ rights resulted in constrained presidential power. George Washington did not believe that a single man in the United States government should have an excess of power even though he stood for a powerful central government. He could’ve ran a third term as President but he refused.