How many terms is a President limited to serve?

The President of the United States is limited to serving two terms, which is established by the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This amendment was ratified in 1951 in response to Franklin D. Roosevelt's four-term presidency. The two-term limit is intended to ensure that no individual can hold the office for an extended period, thereby promoting a rotation of leadership and preventing the consolidation of power in one person's hands for too long. While it is possible for a president to serve a total of ten years if they assume the presidency through succession mid-term, the maximum amount of elected terms remains at two. This framework supports democratic principles by allowing for new leadership and ideas to emerge at regular intervals.