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Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

Should there be term limits set 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.

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Response rates from 55.6k New Zealand voters.

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

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Unique answers from New Zealand voters whose views went beyond the provided options.

 @BD7S4HRanswered…1wk1W

Depends, only allow ‘term limits’ based on popularity polls, the more popular the more terms you’re allowed to run

 @BD3QTW9answered…2wks2W

Compulsory retirement age of 70 and annual cognisance tests

 @9HK9YD6 answered…2yrs2Y

Reelected by the trumps and Johnson support give a UK and america support by legs seats legend former UK prime minister Boris Johnson hoping stands up unions and step down increase program

 @9DWKW35answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, they should only be allowed to stand in 2 consecutive elections before having to stand down allowing for fresh ideas and moving with the times

 @9DVGLL3 answered…3yrs3Y

No, but there should be age restrictions with retirement benefits for fairer representation of young people

 @9DQXFPVanswered…3yrs3Y

No but maybe only for prime ministers (two terms). Also increase the terms to four years. Three years is too short to get anything done.

 @9DQCX3Danswered…3yrs3Y

Yes and no retirement payouts. There should be less Mp's to!

 @9DPH5P6answered…3yrs3Y

Not necessarily, a good member of parliament/prime minister might be the best choice for the country, however the individuals most likely to do everything they can to remain in power probably aren't going to be making the best choices for the country but more what is best for them personally.

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