Official USCIS civics question 37 of 128
The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
Official answers (English)
- (Because of) the 22nd Amendment
- To keep the president from becoming too powerful
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Explanation
English
The 22nd Amendment limits the President to two terms so no one holds too much power for too long.
Türkçe
22. Anayasa değişikliği, kimsenin çok uzun süre fazla güç sahibi olmaması için Başkanı iki dönemle sınırlar.
Español
La Enmienda 22 limita al Presidente a dos mandatos para que nadie tenga demasiado poder por mucho tiempo.
Memory hint
💡 EN: 22nd Amendment = two-term limit.
💡 TR: 22. değişiklik = iki dönem sınırı.
💡 ES: Enmienda 22 = límite de dos mandatos.
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