George Washington Precedent Analysis

As the first president of the United States, George Washington set a series of precedents. Four of the precedents that Mr. Washington set forth was: Two-term Presidency, Separation of Power, Organization of the Executive Branch of Government, and Foreign Policy. I will discuss each precedent and explain which of these precedents had the greatest impact on the American presidency.

Two-term Presidency was a policy George Washington believed should be followed by future presidents because he did not want to give the impression that the president was like a elected king. This precedent lasted until Franklin D. Roosevelt served more than two terms. This precedent has a great impact on presidents that possess the ability to continue has president.