Which of the following statements best describes the Twenty-Second Amendment?
A. It established that no president could be elected more than two times.
B. It established that no president could be elected more than four times.
C. It limited the length of time a president could serve to eight years.
D. It limited the length of time a president could serve to four years.

The Twenty-Second Amendment limits U.S. presidents to two elected terms, totaling a maximum of eight years in office. This amendment was ratified in 1951 to prevent the concentration of power in the presidency, a concern raised after Franklin D. Roosevelt's four terms. Therefore, the correct answer is A: It established that no president could be elected more than two times.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-08

The Twenty-Second Amendment limits U.S. presidents to two elected terms, totaling a maximum of eight years in office. This was established to prevent any individual from holding excessive power after Franklin D. Roosevelt's four-term presidency. The amendment aims to promote democratic principles and reduce the potential for tyranny. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-08