Amendment XXII: Establishing Term Limits for the U. S. President |
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| Editor:
| Vasil Biscontini, Tracey |
| Series title: | Constitutional Amendments: Beyond the Bill of Rights Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7377-5064-5 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2010 |
| Publisher: | Greenhaven Publishing LLC
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| Imprint: | Greenhaven Publishing |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $21.10 |
Book Description:
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This easily understandable volume provides historical perspectives on the twenty-second amendment, including arguments pro and con, partisan debate, public opinion and the thoughts of several presidents. Examines related questions: Are term limits undemocratic? Do they limit presidential effectiveness, or preserve liberty and prevent dictatorships? This volume also discusses the idea of a single six-year presidential term, congressional term limits, and the overturning of New York...
More DescriptionThis easily understandable volume provides historical perspectives on the twenty-second amendment, including arguments pro and con, partisan debate, public opinion and the thoughts of several presidents. Examines related questions: Are term limits undemocratic? Do they limit presidential effectiveness, or preserve liberty and prevent dictatorships? This volume also discusses the idea of a single six-year presidential term, congressional term limits, and the overturning of New York City's mayoral two-term limit.