Term Limit
A term limit is a legal restriction on how many terms or years a person may hold a particular public office. Term limits may be established by a constitution, statute, or other governing rule. The details vary by office and jurisdiction.
A term limit is a legal restriction on how many terms or years a person may hold a particular public office. Term limits may be established by a constitution, statute, or other governing rule. The details vary by office and jurisdiction.
Example: The Twenty-second Amendment limits a person to being elected President twice, with additional rules for someone who serves part of another President’s term.
Common misconception: Every elected office in the United States has the same term limits. The federal Constitution limits presidential terms, while rules for other offices vary and may be set by state law or may not impose term limits at all.
Sources: https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/22nd-amendment; https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/amendment-22/