Understanding the 22nd Amendment: Presidential Term Limits Explained

How long are a President’s terms?

4 years

The President of the United States serves a term of four years. After completing one term, a President can seek reelection to a maximum of one more term, for a total of eight years in office. This limit was established by the 22nd Amendment to the United States Constitution in 1951, in order to prevent any one individual from holding the office of President for an extended period of time and to ensure a peaceful transition of power.

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