What is the maximum number of terms a president can serve according to the Constitution?

• A. Two terms
• B. Four terms
• C. Ten years
• D. Six terms

Answer: (A)

The Constitution states that a president can serve a maximum of two terms in office. This limit was established by the 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, which specifically restricts an individual's tenure as president to two elected four-year terms. This decision arose after Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected to four terms, prompting concerns about the potential for excessive concentration of power in a single individual.

While the concept of a limit on presidential terms was debated, the two-term limit has become a foundational aspect of U.S. political tradition, emphasizing the importance of leadership rotation and democratic accountability. The possibility of a president serving up to ten years is related to a scenario where a vice president could assume presidency mid-term and then be elected for two additional terms, but the primary limit remains set at two elected terms. The other options do not reflect the constitutional framework established by the Amendment.