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There are no term limits in the Constitution. They were added for the President by the 22nd Amendment in 1947 (ratified 1951). This only occurred after the extraordinary four terms of Franklin D. Roosevelt, which exceeded the informal two-term limit set by George Washington. Many in the US were concerned that his wartime decision might set a precedent.

Due to the procedures of the Congress, which favor seniority, it is difficult to initiate term limits for US Senators and Representatives. The benefits of incumbency also make it more difficult to vote them out, until there is a strong trend among their constituents.

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