A guy I work with says yes, and I say no. I know they used to be able to do that, but I say they stopped that. Anyone???
2006-09-26 10:36:27 · 14 answers · asked by Chris L 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
The president has the power to announce martial law in time of an emergency.
In this case, the Constitution is suspended, and no elections take place.
So yes, he could stay on well after his due date, but it would not be a 'term' as such.
2006-09-26 23:41:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not since 1951, when the constitutional law was changed after Democrat Franklin D. Roosevelt served 4 terms during wartime.
2006-09-26 10:46:14 · answer #2 · answered by Wolfpacker 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No president can go for a third term since FDR. There is an amendment to the Constitution on this.
2006-09-26 10:39:48 · answer #3 · answered by ghis84 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. Also, we are not "in a time of war". Real war can only be declared by congress. The president is using powers granted to him by thw War Powers Resolution of 1973.
2006-09-26 10:40:07 · answer #4 · answered by Cybeq 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course not. Haven't you heard of the 22nd Amendment?
"No President shall be elected for more than two terms."
2006-09-26 10:40:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, The limit for any president is up to two term in the office; after that they have to step down and let somebody else be elected. It doesn't matter whether is war or peace time. I think is written in the constitution.
PS: No more Bush... Yeah!!!
2006-09-26 10:40:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
The other guy should try reading the Constitution. 22nd Amendment.
2006-09-26 10:38:13 · answer #7 · answered by coragryph 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
No, he can't... read the constitution.
FDR was the last guy to do that.
Let me guess- your coworker wants W to run for a 3rd term. btw-- I don't think we TECHNICALLY declared war on Iraq....
2006-09-26 10:41:27 · answer #8 · answered by dapixelator 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Willy really wants to be first lady.
2006-09-26 10:41:33 · answer #9 · answered by thomasnotdoubting2 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
READ THE CONSTITUTION
2006-09-26 10:38:47 · answer #10 · answered by Tofu Jesus 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋