Civics test question 37 of 128 · System of Government
The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
Official USCIS answers
Give any one of these answers.
- Because of the 22nd Amendment
- To keep the president from becoming too powerful
Why this is the answer
The 22nd Amendment limits a person to being elected President two times. This limit helps keep one President from becoming too powerful.
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Answers that are not correct
These wrong answers are common mix-ups. They are not accepted at the interview.
- Because of the 10th Amendment
- Because senators serve six years
- Because Congress decides term limits
- Because of the Bill of Rights
More questions on this topic
- 34. Who elects members of the House of Representatives?
- 35. Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
- 36. The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
- 38. What is the name of the President of the United States now?
- 39. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
- 40. If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
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