I WONDER - How Long Was Barack Obama President For?

I WONDER - How Long Was Barack Obama President For?

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Social Studies

KG - 6th Grade

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The video explains the American presidential election process, highlighting that presidents are elected every four years and can serve a maximum of two terms. It uses Barack Obama as an example of a two-term president. The concept of term limits is traced back to George Washington, who chose to retire to prevent a monarchy-like system in the U.S.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How often do Americans vote for their president?

Every two years

Every four years

Every eight years

Every six years

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the maximum number of terms a person can serve as president in the United States?

Four terms

Three terms

Two terms

One term

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many years did Obama serve as the President of the United States?

Four years

Six years

Eight years

Ten years

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first president to set the precedent of serving only two terms?

John Adams

Thomas Jefferson

Abraham Lincoln

George Washington

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did George Washington decide to retire after two terms?

He lost the election

He was tired of politics

He wanted to travel

To prevent a monarchy-like system