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Would, and could, Obama use an executive order to overturn the 22 Amendment of the Constitution and extend his term as president?
Yes, I do understand that the amendment would have to be voted on, ordinarily, by Congress. But given Obama's propensity for using executive orders-which every president does- would it be out of the question for him to do it?
9 Answers
- Anonymous6 years ago
Its amazing how many conservatives don't know the first thing about the Constitution of the United States. Fear over facts.
An amendment can take place by a vote of two-thirds of both the House of Representatives and the Senate followed by a ratification of three-fourths of the various state legislatures (ratification by thirty-eight states would be required to ratify an amendment today).
- FrankLv 76 years ago
No, of course not. But there is a route. Obama is barred by the 22nd amendment from being "elected" president again, but nothing about vice president.
The 12th bars anyone from being a VP who can't "serve" as president.
Nothing bars a former president from being a VP, then taking over upon the resignation of the head of the ticket.
Will it happen? No. But it could.
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- 6 years ago
-No. Even if He wanted To ( & He DOESN'T ) , he has NO presidential Ability to supersede a Constitutional Amendment. :)
- Anonymous6 years ago
Would he would. Could he, Somewhere back in that Brain of his, he invisions himself as the Dictator of the world. Feeling free to say what he wants, oH and of course, BLAME others for EVERYTHING. As if, he hasn't done one thing successfully throughout his Presidency, hmmmm.
- Anonymous6 years ago
That would be awesome, then we can 12 years of slave out of those that made us call em' Masters! Rise up my brothers!
- Anonymous6 years ago
No, he would not/could not to that.. Executive orders can not be used for everything..
- ?Lv 76 years ago
Sure. Obama can do whatever he wants, but the result will still be Bush's fault. Great system, eh?