Exploring the Twenty-Second Amendment

What is the history of term limits for the presidency in the President of the United States?

Guiding Questions

• What are term limits?
• What is the history of term limits for the presidency in the President of the United States?
• What is the purpose of the Twenty-Second Amendment?

Facilitation Notes 

• This lesson contains a brief historical background of the Twenty-Second Amendment, along with primary source analysis activities.

• Students will understand the arguments related to term limits
• Students will understand the history of term limits on the president

Student Resources: 

• Background Essay
• How to Evaluate a Primary Source Text
• George Washington’s Farewell Address
• Selections from the House of Representatives Debate on the Twenty-Second Amendment
• The Twenty-Second Amendment

 

Facilitation Notes

• This lesson contains a brief historical background of the Twenty-Second Amendment, along with primary source analysis activities.