Should there be term limits for members of the Federal Assembly?
A term limit is a law that limits the amount of time a political representative may hold an elected office. In the U.S. the office of the President is restricted to two four year terms. There are currently no term limits for Congressional terms but various states and cities have enacted term limits for their elected officials at the local level.
67% Yes |
33% No |
63% Yes |
27% No |
2% Yes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
6% No, we already have term limits that are called “elections” |
2% Yes, and decrease their salary and retirement benefits |
0% No, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time |
0% Yes, term limits for the House but not the Senate |
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not term limits but age limits
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