Trump's Third Term?

President Trump loves the political limelight so much, he has hinted that he might seek to extend his presidency beyond his second term. Such a move is almost without precedent in American history. Since 1951, the United States Constitution has legally barred a president from seeking a third term. There are also long-held social conventions in the United States which stand against such a move by the president. Additionally, the political obstacles which stand between Trump and another term make it seem impossible; and yet, as the man who has already done the politically impossible, could he do it again?

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face

COURSE OUTLINE

• Americans’ expectations of the role and conduct of the United States president
• Constitutional provisions for the election of an American president and who is eligible to be elected or serve as president
• Current political climate in the United States and attitudes towards a Trump third term
• Trump's political options beyond his second term

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Describe the main obstacles to Donald Trump seeking a third term as American president
2. Outline the political options for Donald Trump after his second term ends