Question

14 use sources 1, 2, and 4 to answer the question.
select two precedents set by george washington. (7.8b) (1 point)
a he left office after 2 terms.
b he personally led an army to put down the whiskey rebellion.
c he used his presidential power to enact and enforce the laws of the constitution.
d he created the first nation bank.
e he created the first political party.

Explanation:

• Option A: Washington stepping down after two terms established a tradition (later formalized as a norm, then an amendment) of peaceful transfer of power and limiting presidential tenure.
• Option C: By using his power to enforce constitutional laws (like during the Whiskey Rebellion, though he didn't personally lead the army into battle but showed executive authority to uphold law), he set a precedent for presidential enforcement of federal law.
• Option B is incorrect as he didn't personally lead the army in the Whiskey Rebellion. Option D: The First National Bank was proposed by Hamilton, with Washington's support, but not "created" by him in the sense of being his unique precedent - setting act (and the bank's creation was more about Hamilton's economic plan). Option E: Washington opposed political parties and didn't create the first one (the first parties formed during/after his administration, with his opposition).

Answer:

A. He left office after 2 terms, C. He used his presidential power to enact and enforce the laws of the Constitution.