Which of these was a precedent that George Washington set?
constitutional amendment process
formal presidential dinners******
Singing of the national anthem
use of a presidential cabinet
So is it D?
The precedent that George Washington set out of the options listed is the formal presidential dinners.
To determine this, we can analyze each option and its relation to George Washington.
1. Constitutional amendment process: While George Washington played a significant role in the creation of the United States Constitution and its implementation, he did not personally establish the constitutional amendment process. The process for amending the Constitution was outlined in Article V of the Constitution itself.
2. Formal presidential dinners: George Washington did, in fact, set this precedent. He believed in establishing a certain level of formality and dignity to the office of the President. As part of this, he hosted formal dinners at the presidential residence (then in New York and later in Philadelphia) where he invited political leaders, foreign diplomats, and other prominent figures to discuss matters of state and build relationships.
3. Singing of the national anthem: The national anthem of the United States, "The Star-Spangled Banner," was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 during the War of 1812. George Washington, who served as the first President from 1789 to 1797, predates the writing and official adoption of the national anthem. Therefore, he did not establish the tradition of singing it.
4. Use of a presidential cabinet: While not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution, the establishment of a presidential cabinet was not solely George Washington's precedent. The concept of a presidential cabinet, consisting of heads of various departments who advise the President, was developed by the first few Presidents, including Washington. Therefore, it is not a precedent that he uniquely set.
In summary, of the options provided, the precedent that George Washington set was the institution of formal presidential dinners.
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