The 22nd Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Series

The 22nd Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Series

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History, Social Studies

6th - 12th Grade

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The video tutorial discusses the 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, which limits U.S. Presidents to two terms. It explores historical precedents set by early presidents like Washington and Jefferson, who voluntarily stepped down after two terms. The video highlights FDR's unprecedented four terms during the Great Depression and WWII, leading to the amendment's proposal. It also touches on the 12th Amendment's implications for vice-presidential eligibility and the legal necessity of amendment deadlines.

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