U.S. Constitution Explained — Episode 28 The 22nd Amendment: Presidential Term Limits

Описание: U.S. Constitution Explained — Episode 28

The 22nd Amendment: Presidential Term Limits

How long should a President be allowed to stay in power?

The 22nd Amendment answers that question by limiting U.S. Presidents to two elected terms. But this wasn’t always the rule.

In Episode 28 of U.S. Constitution Explained, we break down the 22nd Amendment in plain language and explain why presidential term limits became a constitutional requirement after Franklin D. Roosevelt served four terms.

This episode covers:

What the 22nd Amendment actually says

Why early Presidents followed a two-term tradition

How FDR’s four elections changed the debate

The maximum number of years a President can serve

Arguments for and against term limits

Why executive power must have constitutional boundaries

The 22nd Amendment reinforces a core democratic principle: power should never be permanent.

Part of an ongoing series breaking down every Article and Amendment of the U.S. Constitution so everyday people can understand how power is structured — and limited.

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