how is it possible for an individual to serve ten years in the White House?
91494
As some people have said, if a vice president were to take over at least two years in the presidency, they can run for election twice. So if a vice president were to serve for 2 years as President (due to an assassination or resignation, etc) then he can run for another two terms (8 years)\n\n2 + 8 = 10 years\n\nPossible, but improbable.
1154154
It is impossible for this to occur as an amendment to the Constitution after FDR's reign declared no one could hold the Chief Executive Office for more than two terms (consecutively or otherwise).  Thus, it would be impossible for someone to assume the number 2 position having already held the number 1 for two terms.
88742
Bush can not be re-elected President because he has already served his two terms... and no one can serve as President for more than 10 years. (the president can not serve a 3rd term because of the 22nd Amendment) \n\n\nTo answer the reworded question... my guess is they see it refers to Bush or the current government and just need to make sure they get a JAB in.
795550
It could be possible. The Consitution says the President can only be ELECTED to no more than 2 terms. \n\nIf the current President served as Vice President and due to an illness, death, or some other situation where the previous President could no longer function, than the Vice President would become President.\n\nOnly Franklin Delanore Roosevelt served more than 2 terms. He was elected for 4 terms and served 3 full terms and a few months of the 4th term. \n\nThe consitution was admended after his death to limit a President to only 2 terms.
265037
"Under current law, ex-presidents and vice presidents and their spouses, are entitled to Secret Service protection for 10 years after leaving office. After that, the Federal Bureau of Investigation would be responsible for looking into any threats made to the former First Families. H.R. 3048 would shift that primary jurisdiction, after the 10 years elapsed, to the Secret Service."
965272
Yes. A person should be allowed to run for or be president an unlimited number of times.
613340
Liberal Judges.  How can a rapists get 10 yrs probation.  Some bleeding heart is afraid that he will be abused.
120698
Gerald Ford.\n\nMade VP for Nixon when Agnew resigned, then made Prez, when Nixon resigned. Thus not voted in by actual people. (But was confirmed as VP by senate.)\n\nI don't think it is clear if someone can go for more than 8 years if they are not elected to the third term. Like if Bush fired Cheny (boo), then picked Bill Clinton (yea), and then Bush resigned. I think Bill could fill out the rest of Bush's term.\n\nIn fact, I very much wish he would.\n\nAnd of course FDR was elected to 4 terms, but died in the begining of the fourth. The amendment limited Presidental terms came after - and because of - FDRs 4 terms.
639771
A great many other presidents have been proof of this as well...\n\nIt is the sad lie that anyone can grow up to be President..it simply isn't true...You need vast financial resources, vast support and a vast network of connections...\n\nThat is why the common man could never achieve this office...\n\nI often wonder if a regular guy got in at the White House..if he couldn't be like the movie "Dave," and just use common sense to get our spending under control..and make the decisions that need to be made without fear of lobbyist disapproval and "stepping on any toes..."
968141
"Article Two (US Constitution) also defines a Presidential term at FOUR YEARS; subsequently, the Twelfth Amendment (1804) revised the procedure for electing the President and the Twenty-second Amendment (1951) established Presidential term limits."\n\n"Senators serve for SIX-YEAR terms that are staggered so elections are held for approximately one-third of the seats (a "class") every second year. "  (Although a Senator serves for 6 years, every 2 years 1/3 of the Senate seats are up for election/reelection.)\n\n"Each Representative serves for a TWO-YEAR term and may be re-elected an unlimited number of times."
625611
I’ve wondered about that for years.  \n\nIt seems like it is a case of, “Like father like son.”\n\nOf course it could just be a matter of being in elective office too long, look at the members of congress:\n\n36 of them... Have been accused of spousal abuse !\n7 – Have been arrested for fraud !\n19 – Have been accused of writing bad checks !\n117 – Have directly or indirectly bankrupted at least 2 businesses !\n3 – Have done time for assault !\n71 – Repeat, 71 cannot get a credit card due to bad credit !\n14 – Have been arrested on drug-related charges !\n8 – Have been arrested for shoplifting !\n21 – Currently are defendants in lawsuits !\n84 – Have been arrested for drunk driving in the last year !
16305
Yes. A president can serve a maximum of two 4 year terms. Originally, this wasn't the case, a president could serve as many terms as he wanted. This changed when the 22nd amendment was ratified, limiting the President to 2 terms. \n\n"No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice"
262858
As long as he is legal, no it is okay...if it were 10 years or more, it might seem a little strange though.
958141
Don't listen to these people.  A ten year visa absolutely does NOT allow a person to stay in the US for ten years.  She can come and stay ONLY for the amount of time they give her on the I-94 white card she gets at the airport.  Then she has to leave or apply for an extension.  She can extend for up to one year. If she spends too much time in the US, then her visa is revoked even if there is time left on the visa.  Then she will either be in the US illegally subject to deportation or in Romania and she can't come back.
1148339
It wont be possible till about ten years.
787919
They may serve up to two 4-year terms\n\nAfter the primaries and convention select the candidates, tehy run on the national level
917399
No he cannot.  After FDRs death in 1945.  The house and Senate passed a amendment limiting the time a person can be president.  8 Years if elected or 10 Years if the person was a vice president and the president died two years into the term and then the person ran for election.