The 22nd Amendment

The 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1951, limits the President to two elected terms in office. This means that no individual can be elected President more than twice, totaling a maximum of 10 years if they assume the presidency mid-term. The amendment was introduced to prevent any one person from holding too much power for too long, particularly after Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected for four terms. The 22nd Amendment reflects a commitment to democratic principles and the importance of leadership rotation in the U.S. political system.