“Many provisions of the Constitution are open-textured and require degrees of interpretation,” he said, “Think ‘unreasonable search and seizure’ or ‘cruel and unusual’ punishment or ‘equal protection’ of the law.” The prohibition on third presidential terms, on the other hand, “is clear and unequivocal,” Sample said. “The first sentence of Section 1 of the 22nd Amendment is as straightforward as can be: ‘no person shall be elected to the office of president more than twice.’”