From the Wikipedian encyclopedia I got this- Because the presidential position could become too similar to that of a benevolent dictator lasting a lifetime and the position could become too powerful and upset the separation of powers. Hope this helps!
The Twenty-second Amendment of the United States Constitution sets a term limit for election to the office of President of the United States. Congress passed the amendment on March 21, 1947. It was ratified by the requisite number of states on February 27, 1951.
Twenty-second Amendment to the United States Constitution happened in 1951.
Such is the 23rd amendment to the constitution. It was passed by Congress and ratified by 3/4 of the states.
22nd amendment to the constitution ratified on 2-27-1951
The 13th amendment to the US Constitution was passed in December of 1865. It protects all people. The amendment specifically abolishes slavery.
This came from the 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution passed in 1951 under President Truman.
It was passed in 1947 and ratified in 1951. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty-second_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution
The Twenty-second Amendment of the United States Constitution sets a term limit for election to the office of President of the United States. Congress passed the amendment on March 21, 1947. It was ratified by the requisite number of states on February 27, 1951.
First Amendment of the Constitution of India happened in 1951.
The 13th Amendment to the US Constitution was passed in December of 1865. The amendment abolished slavery.
The Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was passed on February 3, 1870.
Twenty-second Amendment to the United States Constitution happened in 1951.
yes- such is the purpose of Amendment 22, ratified 2/27/1951.
In order to Amand the United States Constitution the amendment must be passed by Congress. The amendment will also need to be passed by two thirds of the individual states.
February 27, 1951 was the date that the 22nd amendment became law.The Congress passed the amendment on March 21, 1947. The amendment did not apply to the sitting President Truman, but he declined to run for a third term.
1951 The 22nd Amendment limited presidential tenure, breaking a custom of 150 years.
The twenty second (22nd) amendment to the US constitution sets a term limit for the President of the United States. The Congress passed the amendment on March 21, 1947. It was ratified on February 27, 1951.