We elect a President for how many years?

The President of the United States is elected for a term of four years. This duration is established in the U.S. Constitution, specifically in Article II, Section 1. The four-year term allows the President to implement their policies and address national issues, while also enabling the electorate to assess their performance and decide whether to re-elect them after that period.

It is important to note that a President can serve a maximum of two full terms, totaling eight years, but each individual term remains fixed at four years. The decision to have a four-year term balances the need for strong leadership with the need for accountability to the public. This electoral structure is designed to ensure that the President remains responsive to the will of the people.