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AP22nd Amendment 22nd Amendment: The 22nd Amendment, a key part of the US Constitution, is back in the spotlight after former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon suggested plans for US president Donald Trump to run for a third term in 2028, as per a report. The amendment, ratified in 1951, limits US presidents to two elected terms, a measure introduced in response to Franklin D. Roosevelt’s unprecedented four-term presidency, as per a Jagran Josh report.Can 22nd Amendment Be ChangedLike any part of the Constitution, the 22nd Amendment can be altered or repealed, but the process is intentionally challenging, as per the Jagran Josh report. How 22nd Amendment Can Be ChangedAmendments can be proposed either by a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate or through a convention called by two-thirds of state legislatures, as per the report. Ratification then requires approval from three-fourths of state legislatures or conventions in three-fourths of the states, as per the Jagran Josh report.ALSO READ: IRS drops 2026 tax brackets — here’s what top earners must know nowWhy Is It So Hard to Change Constitutional AmendmentsThis high hurdle ensures that any change has broad, cross-party support. In US history, only one amendment, the 18th, which established Prohibition, has ever been fully repealed, by the 21st Amendment, as per the Jagran Josh report.Live EventsWhy 22nd Amendment Matters for American DemocracyThe amendment exists to prevent any single leader from holding the presidency for too long, ensuring regular leadership changes and protecting the balance of power in US democracy, as per the report. Supporters argue that it encourages fresh ideas in government and prevents leadership stagnation, while acting as a safeguard against authoritarian rule, as per the Jagran Josh report.ALSO READ: Qualcomm unveils new AI chips to compete with Nvidia, AMD - key features for you to take noteWhat Would Happen If the 22nd Amendment Were RepealedRepealing the 22nd Amendment would allow presidents to run for more than two terms if voters supported them, as per the Jagran Josh report. While this could extend the tenure of popular leaders, critics warn it might weaken checks on executive power and disrupt the intended rotation of leadership, as per the report. Historically, the amendment was a direct response to FDR’s four-term presidency, reflecting a national desire to limit prolonged power in the executive branch, as per the Jagran Josh report.The debate around the 22nd Amendment is essentially about balancing voter choice with limits on authority, as per the Jagran Josh report. Changing or repealing it would reshape American politics by allowing leaders to remain in office beyond the current eight-year limit, raising questions about accountability, continuity, and democratic governance, as per the Jagran Josh report.FAQsWhat is the 22nd Amendment about?It limits US presidents to two elected terms, as per the Jagran Josh report.Can the 22nd Amendment be changed?Yes. But it’s a long and difficult process, as per the Jagran Josh report.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Read More News on22nd Amendment explained22nd AmendmentDonald Trump third termconstitutional amendments processCan the 22nd Amendment be changedTrump third term 2028Donald Trump 22nd Amendment newsU.S. presidential term limitsTrump 2028 presidential runcan Trump run for president again (Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates....moreless (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News on22nd Amendment explained22nd AmendmentDonald Trump third termconstitutional amendments processCan the 22nd Amendment be changedTrump third term 2028Donald Trump 22nd Amendment newsU.S. presidential term limitsTrump 2028 presidential runcan Trump run for president again(Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates....moreless Explore More Stories123
