Ep. 40: When America Said 'Enough' to Presidential Power - The Two-Term Limit

In this episode of Signed Into Law, we explore the Twenty-Second Amendment, ratified in 1951, which forever changed the American presidency by limiting commanders-in-chief to two terms in office. After Franklin D. Roosevelt shattered George Washington's two-term tradition by winning four consecutive elections, Congress and the states decided it was time to codify what had been an unwritten rule for over 150 years. Discover the political battles, constitutional debates, and concerns about executive power that led to this landmark restriction on presidential authority.Join us as we examine how this amendment reshaped American democracy and why the question of term limits remains relevant today. Part of the Signed Into Law series exploring the laws that built America. Subscribe now to never miss an episode of constitutional history that continues to impact our lives today!This episode includes AI-generated content.