The Twenty-Second Amendment: Limiting Presidential Terms

The video tutorial explains the 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, which limits U.S. presidents to two terms in office. Initially, the Constitution did not impose term limits, but George Washington set a precedent by stepping down after two terms. This tradition continued until Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected for four terms during the Great Depression and World War II. After his presidency, the 22nd Amendment was introduced to prevent long-term presidencies. It also outlines rules for vice presidents who assume the presidency. The video concludes with a review and quiz on the amendment.

What is the main purpose of the 22nd Amendment?

• To extend the term length to six years

• To abolish the presidency

• To limit presidents to two terms in office

• To allow presidents to serve unlimited terms

Which U.S. president set the tradition of serving only two terms?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Abraham Lincoln

During which major global event did Franklin D. Roosevelt serve his third and fourth terms?

• World War I

• The Cold War

• World War II

• The Vietnam War

What year was the 22nd Amendment ratified?

• 1951

• 1945

• 1975

• 1960

If a vice president takes over for a president and serves less than two years, how many additional terms can they serve?

• One full term

• Three full terms

• Two full terms

• No additional terms