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Do you think presidents should be limited to two elected terms overall, or should it be two consecutive terms (as is the case with many governor and mayor offices)?
Two elected terms overall is the better approach. This allows for freshness in leadership, public accountability and prevention of so-called political dynasties or dictatorship styles.
Eight years as president is a daunting task. Image someone wins two terms then sits out four years and is reelected to a third term, that person would be starting the third term 12 years after starting the presidency and completing two terms. Sounds like too much for one person.
I think it’s good the way it is, and practically speaking it would require a Constitutional amendment to change it, and I don’t think there’s nearly enough support to change things, so the idea would never get off the ground.