American Civics Prep

The President of the United States is elected for how many years?

Question 36 of 128 · System of Government · also on the 2008 test (question 26)

Accepted answer

Explanation

The President serves for 4 years. A President can be elected only 2 times, so the maximum is 8 years. This limit was set by the 22nd Amendment.

On the 2008 test

On the 2008 test this question was asked as:

We elect a President for how many years?

Source: USCIS 2025 Civics Test — 128 Questions and Answers (PDF).

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