The 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified on February 27, 1951, following Franklin D. Roosevelt's four presidential terms.
February 27, 1951
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temporal
Historical origin of the presidential term limit.
The 22nd Amendment limits U.S. presidents to two elected terms in office.
February 27, 1951
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temporal
Substantive effect of the 22nd Amendment.
The 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified on February 27, 1951, limits a person to being elected president of the United States to two terms.
February 27, 1951
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Defines presidential term limits under U.S. law.