Presidential Term Limits and History

The video discusses the history and establishment of presidential term limits in the U.S. Initially, there were no term limits in the Constitution, but Washington set an unwritten rule by stepping down after two terms. Some presidents, like Grant and Roosevelt, attempted to extend their terms. FDR was the only president to serve more than two terms, leading to the 22nd Amendment in 1951, which limited presidents to two terms. The video also touches on the high costs of presidential campaigns.

What was the unwritten rule established by George Washington regarding presidential terms?

• Presidents should serve only one term.

• Presidents should serve three terms.

• Presidents should serve as long as they are elected.

• Presidents should serve two terms.

Which president attempted to return to office after sitting out a term but failed to secure the Republican nomination?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson

How many times did Congress attempt to establish presidential term limits before the 22nd Amendment?

• 270 times

• 300 times

• 150 times

• 100 times

Who was the only U.S. president to serve more than two terms?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson

• Theodore Roosevelt

• George Washington

In what year was the 22nd Amendment, limiting presidential terms, ratified?

• 1941

• 1961

• 1971

• 1951

What is one of the main reasons presidential campaigns are expensive?

• High salaries for campaign staff

• High taxes on campaign donations

• Expensive campaign merchandise

• Cost of advertisements and travel