Question

Select the correct answer.

What idea did George Washington introduce as president of the United States?
A.
The US president's first two years should be the most productive.
B. US presidents should play an important role in maintaining world peace.
C.
US presidents should not belong to any political party.
D. US presidents should run for election for only two terms.

Answer 1

D. US presidents should run for election for only two terms.

George Washington introduced the idea of a two-term limit for the presidency during his time in office. He voluntarily stepped down after serving two terms, setting a precedent that was followed until Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency. In 1951, the 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution formalized the two-term limit for the presidency, making it a legal requirement.