AP US Historymediummcq1 pt

Washington's precedent of a two-term presidency

A.set an informal limit honored until FDR
B.was written into the Constitution
C.was ignored by his successors immediately
D.applied only to generals

Explanation

Core Concept

Washington's voluntary retirement after two terms became custom, only broken by Franklin Roosevelt and later codified by the 22nd Amendment.

Correct Answer

Aset an informal limit honored until FDR

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