U.S. term limits
U.S. term limits refer to the legal restrictions on how many terms an elected official can serve in a particular office. While there are no term limits for most federal positions, such as Congress, the 22nd Amendment limits U.S. Presidents to two terms. Some states and local governments impose their own term limits for state legislators and officials to encourage fresh ideas and prevent the concentration of power. The debate around term limits often centers on promoting democracy versus the potential for reduced experience in leadership roles.
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U.S. Term Limits refers to proposals and movements advocating for limits on the number of terms an elected official can serve in Congress or other government positions. The idea is to promote fresh ideas, prevent career politicians from holding power indefinitely, and enhance democratic processes by encouraging new candidates. While some states have enacted term limits for their legislators, there is no federal law imposing limits on congressional terms. Advocates argue that term limits would increase accountability and responsiveness, while opponents believe they can disrupt governance by removing experienced lawmakers.