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Term Limits and Democracy: The 22nd Amendment

On February 27, 1951, the United States formally ratified the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, forever shaping the nation’s highest office. This amendment set a two-term limit for U.S. presidents, ensuring that no individual could hold the presidency for more than eight years. The decision stemmed largely from Franklin D. Roosevelt’s unprecedented four-term presidency, which …

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