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.
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@ISIDEWITH12yrs12Y
Yes
@9GG5TBL 2yrs2Y
Not even the President, the highest government position in this country, can serve an unlimited amount of terms, so why should Congress?
@ISIDEWITH12yrs12Y
Yes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption
@9HNT78GRepublican2yrs2Y
They'll increase the power of the administrative state and special interests in relative terms by disempowering elected representatives.
@9G99MXK2yrs2Y
If there are term or age limits in congress, it will be encouraged to younger people to try and run for congress. People who are younger are generally more knowledgeable with what lots of the population want and are able to better represent a large majority of voters
@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
Yes, and decrease their salary and retirement benefits
@9GG9PDX2yrs2Y
Decreasing their salary and retirement benefits doesn't give them and incentive to work harder. Our Congressman, especially republicans are trying to fix our current presidents spending problem, which is burdening the American people.
@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
No, we already have term limits that are called “elections”
@9G99MXK2yrs2Y
Lots of the people currently running our government are old and out of touch with the current day problems and current day people
@B4RXZ624mos4MO
People in DC have been too long removed from the daily lives of the American citizen and no longer represent them. Instead they make money and often become corrupted.
@B36VJWB5mos5MO
I would say tell them to look at the time they got into congress and most of the people there a long time ago are still there but now are old which shouldn't happen multiple people should get in that position, much younger and sharper minds not old people.
@9Z9M4BX9mos9MO
While I understand the importance of elections, the retention rate of someone that is an incumbent is way too great and a tough hurdle to overcome for any opposing person. Politics was never intended to be a career path, and too many have made it such on both sides of the aisle.
@ISIDEWITH12yrs12Y
No, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time
@9FS9P3H2yrs2Y
Experience is great but there is a time when someone gets to old and is not the same person they once were physically and mentally
@9FV4XYJ2yrs2Y
Though people accumulate knowledge, after they turn 65, the value of that knowledge begins to diminish due to mental deterioration that also comes with age.
@9FZJVCR2yrs2Y
Experience is great but there is a time when someone gets to old and is not the same person they once were physically and mentally
@9FMBFZ22yrs2Y
Elected officials without term limits face the issue of becoming outdated and out of touch with their constituents.
@5JKTL665yrs5Y
That's a double edged sword, if you make the term too short they'll have to be even more corrupt to scam what ever they can from American tax payers. If you leave them in too long they can take their time screwing everyone. I just think they should be bi-annually audited by independent parties and the auditing company has to change each time. If the books and emails are missing or out of order the Congress member will have to pay for the extra time it takes to find those items. If too much is missing they would have to step down and be held under house arrest until the matter is resolved.
not unless they want to be out of the office. why should someone have to stop doing something they love to run again, and possibly not get elected?
No, eliminate gerrymandering and increase voter engagement instead in order to vote out career politicians who do not adequately represent the best interests of the people.
@8W2R7MS4yrs4Y
Allow states and districts to choose the term limits on their representatives.
@9BFDRTB2yrs2Y
No, require congresspeople to pass a mental competency test instead
@8D7CVTK5yrs5Y
Yes, politics were not meant to be a lifetime job. Term limits allow Congress to change as the country changes. We need less politicians in Congress, and more doctors, lawyers, businessmen, craftsmen, etc. in Congress. This way, we get the diversity we really need in politics, diversity of thought.
@94HXM8R3yrs3Y
No, but the percentage of votes required to win the election should be raised each time
@94JS63G3yrs3Y
Yes and decrease salary and take away retirement
@8Q8MLNT5yrs5Y
@9CWCGZL2yrs2Y
Term limits should be implemented on all three branches of government.
President is currently 2 terms or no more than 10 years.
Congress and the Senate make 12 years
US Supreme Court and Federal Judges 14 years
@RedStateCoatiRepublican2yrs2Y
In the case of the Supreme Court, lifetime appointments can promote judicial independence, allowing justices to make decisions without fear of political backlash.
@8F8GS835yrs5Y
No age limits should be increased to 40 and 45. Get some life experience before you make decisions for people
@8GB4M8J5yrs5Y
Yes, once they have done their 8 years as president, vice president, senator, governor, etc they should NOT be allowed to run anymore.
@94FK4VK3yrs3Y
No increase anti corruption measures in law
@94JRGDH3yrs3Y
Congressional terms should not exceed time spent outside of politics.
@8MXLN435yrs5Y
Yes, Term limits and age limits.
@B62RF6YLibertarian3wks3W
Yes, term limits for all members, as this will decrease corruption and increase performance, and we should massively decrease their salary and benefits. A member of the House shall be able to serve six two-year terms, and members of the Senate shall serve three six year terms before being barred from government.
@B62JVJS4wks4W
It doesn't matter how long they're in office, if they can only do what the Constitution limits them to.
@9RSLZRCIndependent 4wks4W
Yes, but if an official wishes to run again, they may, but will require a 2/3 majority in order to take office, otherwise the vote will be redone without the incumbent
Deleted4wks4W
YES... with a 12-year max per chamber with a mandatory cooling off period before running for the other.
@B5Y5CP2 1mo1MO
No, instead place restrictions on trading and rescind the bill/act they passed which forgave themselves for doing any trading prior to the bill's passing.
@B5X6NL2 1mo1MO
I support a ten-term limit for the house and a two-term limit for the senate. I also support decreasing their salary to that of their district and or state as well as reducing retirement benefits such as getting their salary after they have left office.
@GuitarLord25Socialist 1mo1MO
Yes, but term limits must come with campaign finance reform. Otherwise, the same kinds of candidates will continue to win elections.
@B5YDH2G1mo1MO
No, because: 1. we already have term limits that are called “elections” 2. officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time
@B3KVZGJ 5mos5MO
They need to pass a state test to determine if they are qualified. The test should include state history, state and federal government workings, and major international issues.
@B354GKP6mos6MO
there should be term limits but can consider them to be extended to allow for officials to enact action based on their true feelings rather than to win elections
@B2PSV9H6mos6MO
They should be reevaluated after certain amount of time to ensure there is no bias and then decide if they get switched out or stay
@B28ZXZV7mos7MO
Yes and all beaurcrats. But I'm anti-democratic. I don't believe it is the best form of governance. Democracy is the god that failed the people. I would prefer monarchy or anarcho-capitalism
@B2788YX7mos7MO
Yes, but in tandem with public campaign financing to prevent a legislature with a revolving door of low-name-recognition, inexperienced members overly susceptible to lobbyist manipulation.
@B24D5LP8mos8MO
While it may be true that they gain understanding and experience over time, it behoves us to put a stop to career politicians. This is you caring enough to give public service for a time. Not a career.
@B22J66C8mos8MO
I believe once elected, there will be quarterly goals and performance metrics for congress that will determine their tenure.
@9ZWQVPX8mos8MO
Yes, all GOVT officials should only be able to serve 25 years of either Senate or House. Everyone should be able to run for the Presidency regardless of how long they have served in any other capacity.
@9ZWJRG98mos8MO
Yes, consecutive-term limits should be set for members of Congress. Additionally, members' salary should be adjusted yearly to the median per capita national income.
Yes, and there should be age limits for all congress members rerunning for congress once their term is done.
@9ZLWXN2 8mos8MO
Yes, set term limits to be three terms for senators and four terms for representatives, with possible exceptions for committee chairs of a set number of committees
@9ZM7G279mos9MO
Term limits for all Government employees and salary/benefits packages should be passed by public vote every two years.
@9ZG3HM9 9mos9MO
No, but some reform should occur to reestablish state legislators' influence on senate elections as a check.
@9ZDDJXSConstitution 9mos9MO
Yes, term limits for the House and the Senate Yes, and decrease their salary and retirement benefits Yes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption No show/no pay
@9YBBF7R9mos9MO
No, but only because there are no consequences for not standing to the interests of the constituents in the final term.
@9Y5J4F5Republican9mos9MO
No, tenure is valuable, but election cycles should happen frequently so that voters have more control over who is in office
@9XJFGGXIndependent 9mos9MO
No, though the percentage of votes required to win the election should be raised with each consecutive term. As well as annual audits by an independent third party to ensure productivity and the absence of corruption with severe personal and potentially legal repercussions if found otherwise.
@9XH238N9mos9MO
Only if they are speculated for crimes and/or cause conflicts and are aggressive (they are not beneficial)
@9XFVWSY9mos9MO
Yes, but term limits should be based on age only, with those over the age of 65 banned from running for office. Otherwise, there is no need for term limits
@9XFNG4H9mos9MO
There should be both term limits and limits on the age at which members of congress can serve. If you are at or above retirement age, you should not be making decisions that affect the entire country.
@9XDGR6C9mos9MO
No, and remove term limits from all positions in the government, the people should be able to vote someone in as many times as they want
@9XDDM7B9mos9MO
Yes, term limits for both the House and Senate of 30 years or until the age of 75, which ever comes first.
@9XCF5839mos9MO
No, but decrease their salary and retirement benefits and prevent them and their immediate family from participating in the stock market.
@9X7CSCRLibertarian9mos9MO
Federal office holders should participate in Social Security and Medicare after 65, rather than making decisions about programs they have no relation to.
@9X78XYD9mos9MO
There should be a limit to being able to be in office and age limit of being in office too. Start at a certain age and end at a certain age.
@9X649HC9mos9MO
Yes, and they their health and retirement benefits and options should be that same as what their state's employees have available.
@9X5VLQP9mos9MO
I fear if we imposed term limits on congress, representatives would use their time and energy paving a way to the private sector after leaving office
@9X5B86K9mos9MO
They should be able to serve longer than the president but not forever. the limit should be 20-30 years like the military
@9X4YPB99mos9MO
I feel like there is no way to make getting a gun safer and other people will find a way to get guns illegally.
@9X42L2X9mos9MO
Terms of 16-20 years or so total, with reasonable salaries and retirement benefits which limit perks.
There should be a certain age cutoff, the same way that people retire at a certain age, as there are almost always younger more qualified people. This applies to understanding how the world changes over a long time period.
@9WVRFPG9mos9MO
Yes, 18-year term limit for Senate (3 6-year terms) and 12-year term limit for the House of Representatives (6 2-year terms). With a mandatory retirement age of 75 in the House and 78 in the Senate.
@9WVC7MR9mos9MO
No, but there should be an age limit so individuals over a certain age are aged out of their eligibility.
@9WTFB2P9mos9MO
Yes, but increase the House term limit to 6 instead of 2 and the Senate to 10 instead of 6 and make it the whole Senate
@9WKJN4H10mos10MO
HoR should be limited to no more than 10 terms, and the senate to no more than 3 terms. All elections should be publicly funded with no private donations allowed.
@9WGGH7G10mos10MO
Yes, and decrease their salary and retirement benefits but give it to our military service members, veterans and their families.
@9WFNGZH10mos10MO
Yes, to the Senate and the House, but not on the president. The People and The Anarchy (a replacement) that should be for a stateless solution in which the people and parties that are good are represented along with the good sides of society (non-profits, culture, religious groups and all things in society and groups are there chosen by the people). If businesses are to be there trust me it will only be the ones that are environmentally friendly, extremely loving and generous to the people and pay their workers with everything.
@9WDZDNJ10mos10MO
Yes, if the presidential office can only hold two terms, so should the other seats for the same reasons.
@9WBNKV4Progressive 10mos10MO
No, officials gain experience through serving. They should not be able to determine their own salaries, and they should be fixed to match inflation and be dramatically reduced.
@9W4XXK910mos10MO
No, officials gain valuable experience and become for effective, but reduce their level of compensation, especially for those who serve 2 terms or less.
@9W2VPPT10mos10MO
Yes, we need fresh, circulating ideas and new people cycling in and out of office. The minimum age to hold office should also be lowered; the newer generations should be allowed a fair chance to represent themselves; they're going to have to deal with the world after the older generations in office are gone.
@9VZTJT610mos10MO
No, I think it should depend on how well they are doing and if they have control and are making right decisions for our country.
Yes, but in return, extend term duration for Congressmembers so that they have more time to develop and fulfill long-term goals
@KindredburkeLibertarian 10mos10MO
No, but their salary and retirement benefits should be equal to the median salary and retirement benefits of their state.
@9VKXBLP10mos10MO
No, but there should be age limits instead. If you become eligible to collect Social Security Retirement Benefits then you are ineligible for reelection following your current term
@9VK2XFMProgressive10mos10MO
Yes but it should be somewhere between 4-6 terms. I honestly want to propose stricter limits due to how many members of the House and Senate are openly abusing their office but that may penalize congresspeople who truly wish to serve the public.
@9VHHWJF10mos10MO
Yes and create stronger laws to prevent them from accepting high paying consulting/lobbying jobs after they leave.
@9VH5N5Z10mos10MO
yes because I feel like we have to many old people in there that aren't open to thinking outside the box
@9V7YM7P10mos10MO
Yes if they are found to be biased or not make the correct and logical decisions. Then a new one should be brought in his place.
@9V6LWH3Independent10mos10MO
I don't think there should be term limits, as that is what elections are for, but they need to decrease their lifetime salary and benefits and they should have to participate in the same healthcare and retirement systems as they provide for the people
@9D35GLC 10mos10MO
YES and NOT JUST CONGRESS, but for EVERY Elected and Appointed government position. 2 terms maximum, NO EXCEPR=TIONS and ALL elected officials must use the SAME benefits as every other CITIZEN, NO special benefits. ONE SIZE FITS ALL!
@9V3JBYS10mos10MO
yes those who serve share past experiences with new ones or some sort of shadowing for those who want to be a member.
@9V29N7210mos10MO
No, but many benefits and rewards should be removed from those who are elected. Serving in Congress should be viewed as a sacrifice for country on the level of joining the military, not a means to gain wealth and influence for personal benefit.
@9TZRJQQ10mos10MO
No, officials gain experience, HOWEVER, they should have a reduction in benefits & salary, & there are several other options that could be implemented that would reduce corruption.
@9TX98YS11mos11MO
No, all political appointees should not allowed retirement benefits until they have served the Federal government for at least 20 years like all other Federal employees.
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