What It Means
Limits the president to two terms (8 years maximum).
Historical Context
FDR broke the two-term tradition by winning four elections.
Original Text
“No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice...”
- Amendment Number
- 22 of 27
- Ratified
- 1951
- Category
- Modern
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