As the First President of the United States, George Washington

question 63

Multiple Choice

As the first president of the United States, George Washington is often credited with establishing many presidential standards and precedents that are still in effect today. Which of the following is NOT one of Washington's precedents?

• A) He avoided entrapments of royalty by rejecting references such as "Your Majesty."
• B) He was very aggressive in establishing a global military presence by basing American military personnel in volatile foreign arenas.
• C) He consulted often with other branches of government, especially Congress.
• D) He established the influence of the executive in crafting public policy.
• E) He established and preferred the reference of "Mr. President."

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