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Lame Duck President Definition
- A lame duck president is one who has not been re-elected or has served two terms.
- They essentially wait to leave office.
Lame Duck Origin
- The term "lame duck" originated as a financial term for someone unable to pay debts.
- Its current meaning relates to a president's term ending.
20th Amendment
- The 20th Amendment, the lame duck amendment, was established in 1933.
- It shortened the time congress members remained in office after not being re-elected.