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How Many Years Can a Person Serve as President of the United States?

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Question: How Many Years Can a Person Serve as President of the United States?
Answer: A president is limited to serving for 10 years in office. He or she can only be elected to two full terms according to the 22nd amendment to the US Constitution. However, if an individual becomes president through the order of succession, then they are allowed to serve an additional two years.

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