Summary
Suggests changing the Constitution to allow a person to be elected president three times, but not for more than two terms in a row.
What problem does this solve?
Current rules limit a president to two terms. This proposal would change the Constitution to allow a person to be elected president up to three times, with certain rules about serving terms in a row.
Who does this affect?
- Presidential candidates
- American voters
What does this bill do?
Allows a person to be elected president three times
Proposes a new rule allowing a person to be elected to the office of President a total of three times, instead of the current limit of two.
Limits consecutive terms to two
Prevents anyone from being elected for a third term if they have already served two terms in a row.
Sets rules for presidents who take over mid-term
States that if a person serves more than two years of a term for another president, they can only be elected two more times.
What is the real world impact?
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Could allow a single individual to hold power for too long
Changes the long-standing two-term limit, which could let a president stay in office for up to twelve years. This could concentrate too much power in one person.
When does this start?
The proposed amendment would become part of the Constitution after it is approved by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states within seven years.