Choose all of the items that describe precedents set by George Washington during his presidency. Set a two-term presidency. First to have an inaugural parade. Defined the president's role as commander in chief. First to be inaugurated. Established how the president should be addressed. Established neutrality in foreign affairs.

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Choose all of the items that describe precedents set by George Washington during his presidency. Set a two-term presidency. First to have an inaugural parade. Defined the president's role as commander in chief. First to be inaugurated. Established how the president should be addressed. Established neutrality in foreign affairs.

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Janelle Morton · Answer 1

Actually, all of the items mentioned are precedents set by George Washington except one: "defined the president's role as commander in chief". American Constitution, in its article II, defines the Powers of the President. One of those powers, detailed on Section 2, "The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States" can't be considered as one of the precedents set by President Washington. Indeed, he was the first to have an inaugural parade on April 30th, 1789 in New York City, the first to make an inaugural speech, he established how the President should be addressed, the neutrality in foreign affairs and also, set the precedent for a two-term limit of Presidents that was followed until Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and then turned into the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution.