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The presidency of some countries is limited to a number of terms, usually two, to avoid Dictatorship and tyranny - if a person can be voted into office multiple times, they will use their powers for one term to rig the results for the next term's election - and also adds a degree of accountability to the office.
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JudyThis constitutional amendment was enacted following the four term presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt, because of the fear that some President (such as Roosevelt, who died in office, which was the only reason why he stopped at only 4 terms) might become so powerful and so entrenched in his office that he would effectively become a president for life, which would harm the democratic system and would create a danger of dictatorship.
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What presidents time in office called?
A term
Are there any term limits placed on the presidency?
Yes, there is a two-term limit on the President of the United States. This was made possible by the 22nd Amendment to the Federal Constitution ratified in 1951.
How long is Presidents term?
The length of a term for the President of the United States is four years. A president may one serve two terms in his lifetime.
Are there inaugural balls etc for second term presidents?
Absolutely.
Do second term presidents still get inaugurated?
American presidents who are re-elected are required to repeat the oath of office.
