Should there be term limits for members of Parliament?
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.
48% Yes |
52% No |
44% Yes |
46% No |
2% Yes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
4% No, we already have term limits that are called “elections” |
2% Yes, and decrease their salary and retirement benefits |
1% No, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time |
0% Yes, term limits for the House but not the Senate |
See how support for each position on “Term Limits” has changed over time for 55k New Zealand voters.
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Yes, but they should be longer terms
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Yes, unless there is no opposition running.
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No. and remove any payments after leaving parliament. (No one else is continuously paid after leaving a job.
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There should be less parlimentary seats, and higher incomes to attract people with real world experience instead of 'professional politicians'.
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No, but their salaries and benefits should be decreased
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