Which president is responsible for establishing the precedent of a limited executive for the first few decades of the presidency?

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George Washington established the precedent of a limited executive during his presidency from 1789 to 1797. He believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution and sought to limit the power of the presidency to avoid tyranny. This precedent was followed by his successors for the first few decades of the presidency.

Which President Is Responsible for Establishing the Precedent of a Limited