Sam Houston, during his first term in office, faced the securing of the borders. Sam Houston also had to face many financial policies.
The only president before Franklin D. Roosevelt to seek a third term in office was Ulysses S. Grant. However, he was not successful in his bid for a third term.
Four years with a two consecutive term limit.
James Polk was the first president who did not seek re-election after serving his first term in office. Other presidents before him did not serve two terms, but they sought re-election and failed to get it.
President Obama won the presidential election in 2012 putting him in office for a second consecutive term.
He was elected for the first time in 2002 and took office for a second non-consecutive term in 2012.
The United States President can serve no more than 2 terms consecutive or interval, for a total of 8 years.
The term of office for a Congressman in the House of Representatives is two years. The term of office for a Senator in the Senate is six years. However, Congress has no term limits; A Representative may serve for as many consecutive or non consecutive two year terms as they manage to get elected for, and a Senator may serve for as many consecutive or non consecutive six year terms as they are appointed for.
New Mexico governors can serve two consecutive terms, but are re-eligible after four years out of office.
Maryland's Governor serves a four year term and may be reelected for a second four year term. He or she (although there has yet to be she) must sit out for four years before they can take that office again.
The presidential term is for 48 months (4 years). A person can serve as president for only two consecutive terms.
New Jersey governors may serve only two consecutive terms, but are eligible again after four years out of office.