Would Americans be happier if the president was limited to four years in office?
116822
It depemds. What if we had the best president America has ever had? He only gets 2 terms. He makes some fantastic changes that all Americans just love. Then some screwball comes along and messes it all up.
806543
Yes.  Until the 1930s, Presidents voluntarily limited themselves to 2 terms, following the example of George Washington.  Then the great Liberal Democrat hero, Franklin D. Roosevelt decided he was going to be president for life (died in office during his 4 th term).  So the Constitution was amended in 1951 (the 22nd Amendment) to limit people to two (total) terms.
70768
George Bush could bring world peace to the world and some people would still hate him.  i guess just because they are haters. since Bush has been president:\nUnemployement is lowest in 5 years\nEconomy is booming\nWe have lower taxes\nMore money given to the poor\nWe are safer than before\nSounds like a good president to me.
633741
It is possible, but highly unlikely this would happen.  There are thousands who would love to be president.  It is the American Dream to grow up and be president.
542156
The President and the Vice-President are the only officials elected by the entire country. However, there are requirements for holding either of these positions. In order to be elected, one must be at least 35 years old. Also, each candidate must be a natural-born U.S. citizen and have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years.\n\nWhen elected, the President serves a term of four years. At most, a President may serve two terms.\n\nNOTE: Before 1951, the President could serve as many terms as he wanted. However, every President had followed George Washington’s example of stepping down after two terms. Franklin D. Roosevelt broke with tradition. Roosevelt successfully ran for office four times. Early in his fourth term, in 1945, he died. Six years later, Congress passed the 22nd Amendment, which limits Presidents to two terms.\n\nThe President can be removed from office through the process of impeachment. If the House of Representatives feel that the President has committed acts of "Treason, Bribery, or other High Crimes and Misdemeanors" they can impeach him with a majority vote. An impeachment is very similar to a legal indictment. It is not a conviction, however, and not enough to remove the President from office alone.\n\nThe case then goes to the Senate. Overseen by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Senate reviews the case and votes whether or not to convict the President. If they vote in favor of conviction by a two-thirds margin, then the President is removed from office.
326638
four year terms just like the rest of the states.
698321
Consider, yes, but I don't think he will. I think he's had it in politics, and seems a lot happier on the lecture circuit. He commands enough of an audience without the stress of the Presidency.
417262
I was asking the same question near the end of Bush Sr's term... things are worse now, than they were then, but I have faith that a good leader can turn things around....\nthere could be problems if a good leader isn't elected...
47807
2 years for the House of Reps\n6 for the Senate\n4 for President
965527
I know, If people didn't like him after the first four years of his presidency, then why did they vote him in for another four years
1000015
I agree with all you have said.\nIf individuals living in the country made a conscious effort to make their country a better place peace would reign.\nIf the president sat back and went along with the wishes of some of the people America would suffer more than 911.\nFor a country to retain their freedom they have to have a good strong military and people who abide by the laws of the country wether they like them or not.
1106318
Nope. After FDR and his 4 terms the amendment limiting terms was put in place. It's 2 terms now, even if someone comes between.
426602
you cant just live in the US for a certain length of time, you have to be born there. Look at arnie. he has lived in the US for years, but he will never be able to be the president!
387549
Rarely do president care much about their approval rating during their second term (since the days of Harry S Truman).  They cannot be reelected again so what would they care?
224178
I would go on with life.  I put up with Clinton for eight years, Carter for four.  So one was inept, the other was a sexcrazed lying maniac.  Nothing is forever\n\nAnd I reject the premise that Bush is a bad President.  He has kept his word. And has done everything (well except the borders) to keep this country safe
757647
The total number of years a person can serve as president is 10.  Example:  Say President Bush is unable to serve the remaining 2 years of his presidency (after January 20, 2007) Vice President Cheney would serve the remaining time of President Bush's term.  Then Vice President Cheney could serve 2 full four-year terms.
643968
That would be nice.  Then maybe we wouldn't have a warmonger for a president.