Question

The Twenty-second Amendment of the United States Constitution sets a term limit of two terms for the President of the United States. How does this relate to George Washington's presidency? (1 point) Term limits were not introduced until much later after George Washington had died. Washington refused to consider a third term as president, and two terms became a standard for future presidents. Because Washington was not allowed a second term, he suggested a two-term rule that later became official law.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B) Washington refused to consider a third term as president, and two terms became a standard for future presidents.

The Twenty-second Amendment of the United States Constitution sets a term limit of two terms for the President of the United States. This relates to George Washington's presidency in that "Washington refused to consider a third term as president, and two terms became a standard for future presidents.

George Washington was the first President of the United States, formally appointed after the creation of the United States Constitution that was much debated during the summer of 1787, in what was known as the Constitutional Convention held in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The new constitution did not specify any presidential limits regarding reelection. It was President George Washington's decision to not compete for the third period.

On March 4, 1797, John Adams became the second President in the history of the United States.