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Does any scenario exist that would allow a sitting president NOT to be transitioned out of office at the end of the term?
I may not understand your question-- a president could be re-elected and so would stay in office for another term after his first term ended.
Did James K. Polk have any regrets about the term in office?
He never finished his memoirs, but I do not think he had any serious regrets about his time in office.
Who was the first president of the United States never to be elected to any other office before becoming president?
George Washington
How long can a US President stay in office?
Terms for US PresidentsUnder the rule of the 22nd Amendment, US presidents can serve two four-year terms of office, and a maximum of 10 years if succeeding a President for less than half of a full term. Amendment XXII:Section 1. No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once. But this article shall not apply to any person holding the office of President when this article was proposed by the Congress, and shall not prevent any person who may be holding the office of President, or acting as President, during the term within which this article becomes operative from holding the office of President or acting as President during the remainder of such term.
What is the president succeeded by if he dies?
The U.S. vice president is first in line to fill the president's unexpired term if the office becomes vacant for any reason.
Can the presidents salary rise or lower during his or her term of office?
Pay raises become effective with the next term in office for Congressman. As far as the President is concerned, they can raise his salary anytime they wish.
Who becomes President of the United States of America if the current President dies?
If any US President were to die during their term of office, then the US Vice President would be sworn in as President.
Did Zachary Taylor serve in the house of reps or senate before becoming a president?
No- Taylor never held any elected office before he was President. He never even voted.
Which amendment dictates how many terms a US President may serve?
The Twenty-Second Amendment, passed in 1947 and ratified in 1951.Amendment 22, Section 1No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once. But this article shall not apply to any person holding the office of President when this article was proposed by the Congress, and shall not prevent any person who may be holding the office of President, or acting as President, during the term within which this article becomes operative from holding the office of President or acting as President during the remainder of such term.
What US President was elected to more terms than any other President?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected to four terms of office, in 1932, 1936, 1940 and 1944. He died in 1945 shortly after beginning his fourth term. Roosevelt is the only President to be elected more than twice.The Twenty-Second Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1951, now limits the President to two terms.Amendment XXII, Section 1"No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once. But this article shall not apply to any person holding the office of President when this article was proposed by the Congress, and shall not prevent any person who may be holding the office of President, or acting as President, during the term within which this article becomes operative from holding the office of President or acting as President during the remainder of such term."
What did Congress pass after Truman won the 1948 election?
Congress passed, and the Statesratified, the Twenty-second Amendment to the Constitution in 1951, formally limiting future US Presidents to two terms of office. Truman was a major proponent of the Amendment.Amendment XXII, Section 1"No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once. But this article shall not apply to any person holding the office of President when this article was proposed by the Congress, and shall not prevent any person who may be holding the office of President, or acting as President, during the term within which this article becomes operative from holding the office of President or acting as President during the remainder of such term."
What is the Total time a president can be in office?
10 years.However, the individual may only be twice elected to one four year term. He or she may obtain the office through order of succession (AMENDMENT XXV) to complete 2 of the total 10 years.AMENDMENT XXIIPassed by Congress March 21, 1947. Ratified February 27, 1951.Section 1.No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of President more than once. But this Article shall not apply to any person holding the office of President when this Article was proposed by Congress, and shall not prevent any person who may be holding the office of President, or acting as President, during the term within which this Article becomes operative from holding the office of President or acting as President during the remainder of such term.
