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The Peaceful Transition of Presidential Power
After King Benjamin advised his people concerning their dealings with one another, he urged, âAnd see that these things be done in wisdom and in order,â repeating, âall things must be done in orderâ (Mosiah 4:27). Applying this counsel to our citizenship, we can support the peaceful transition of presidential power by advocating for a process with wisdom and order overarching. After serving two terms as the first president of the newly formed United States, long before term limits were established, George Washington declined running for a third term, in part to keep a promise he made early on to not seek âunfair power.â Thus began the history of the…