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George Washington did not seek a third term through age and failing health. Most subsequent presidents followed on and even if they tried for a third term the country had different ideas. It was only after FDR was elected for a fourth term that in 1947 Amendment 22 to the constitution was passed by Congress limiting the president to two terms of office. Amendment 22 was finally ratified the required number of states in 1951.
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CoachGeorge Washington did not seek a third term through age and failing health. Most subsequent presidents followed on and even if they tried for a third term the country had different ideas. It was only after FDR was elected for a fourth term that in 1947 Amendment 22 to the constitution was passed by Congress limiting the president to two terms of office. Amendment 22 was finally ratified the required number of states in 1951.
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How many terms are a president allowed to serve?
2 terms. 8 years total.
What president served more than two terms in US Presidency?
Franklin D Roosevelt was the only president to serve more than two terms. He was elected for 4 terms. He took office on March 4, 1933 and continued until he died on April 12,1945, about three months into his 4th term. (After FDR, the constitution has been amended to prevent presidents from serving more than two terms. )
Who set the precedent of serving only 2 terms as president?
George Washington. He easily could have remained president for the rest of his life, but he believed that no one should stay in power for too long.
For how long do you elect the president for?
The president is elected for a four-year term. They can only be elected twice.
What were George Washington's precedents?
One major precedent that George Washington set was a limited term as president. He could have been president for as long as he liked but he chose to leave the office after two terms. Only one president has served for more than two terms.
