Question 37: The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?

Q: The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?

(Because of) the 22nd Amendment; To keep the president from becoming too powerful

Accepted answers

•(Because of) the 22nd Amendment
•To keep the president from becoming too powerful

Why this matters

The 22nd Amendment says a President can only serve two terms. This means 8 years total. This rule became law in 1951 after President Franklin Roosevelt won 4 elections.

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