Quiz: Presidential Term Limits
What is the maximum number of terms a president can serve in the United States?
- The 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution limits presidents to serving a maximum of two terms in office.
Who was the first president to serve two terms after the passage of the 22nd Amendment?
- Bill Clinton was the first president to serve two terms in office after the passage of the 22nd Amendment.
Can a former president run for president again after a break in service?
- A former president can run for president again after a break in service. The 22nd Amendment only limits individuals from being elected to more than two terms in office.
Who was the only president to serve more than two terms in office?
- Franklin Roosevelt is the only president to serve more than two terms in office. He was elected to four terms and served from 1933 until his death in 1945.
How long is a presidential term?
- A presidential term in the United States is four years.
Can a president serve more than 10 years in office?
- No. However, if a vice president takes over for a president who has served less than two years of their term, they can serve for up to two additional terms, but if the president has served more than two years, they can only serve for one additional term.
What president served non-consecutive terms in office?
- Grover Cleveland is the only president to serve non-consecutive terms in office. He was elected in 1884, lost his re-election bid in 1888, and was elected again in 1892.
Who was the oldest president to be elected to office?
- Joe Biden is the oldest president to be elected to office. He was 78 years old when he was elected in 2020.
How many presidents have been impeached?
- Three presidents have been impeached: Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump.
Can a president be elected to a third term if they were not elected to their first term until after the age of 60?
- A president cannot be elected to a third term, regardless of their age when they were first elected.
