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George washiton was asked to serve a third term but he said a president should only run for two terms
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George Washington and Thomas Jefferson also contributed to the two-term limit by suggesting an office without restraints could yield a “a President for life”, which would obfuscate the premise of a democratic government
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No person shall be elected to the office of president more than twice.
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The people realized that having a president for mor than 8 years was bad for the country states ratified the admendment. was not until 1957 when 3/4 states agreed to this choice
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Vladimir Putinhas been the prime minister ince 1999 - 200 also from 2008-2012
has been president from 2000-2012