In the context of the politics of the United States, term limits restrict the number of terms of office an officeholder may serve.

SECTION. 1. No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of …

It’s important to note that U.S. Term Limits does not require individuals to self-limit their terms. Our aim is to limit the terms for all members of Congress as an institution, ensuring a more …

term limits, legal restrictions placed, typically in a country or region’s constitution, on the length of time an official may serve in their elected position. Term limits are applied to ensure political …

Jan 25, 2024 · Term limits are currently in place for U.S. presidents, the governors of 36 states, the state legislators of 15 states, and many other state and local elected officials.

Term limits are a particularly important issue in the United States. President George Washington originally started the tradition of informal Presidential term limits by refusing to run for a third term.

Nov 4, 2024 · Term limits in the United States have a complex history. They first appeared during the Articles of Confederation era, restricting delegates to three years of service within any six …

Jan 6, 2025 · Bill summaries are authored by CRS. This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution establishing term limits for individuals serving in the Senate and the House …

Mar 31, 2025 · Political scientists who study major democracies argue that term limits deny voters the chance to reward or punish leaders for their performance in their final term. They also say …

Term limits may take the form of consecutive term limits or lifetime term limits. With consecutive term limits, an officeholder can only serve a certain number of terms before they have to stop …