Term limits. (the Republicans failed to pass promised term limits legislation in Congress, but some state and local term limits laws have been enacted)(United States - Political System)(Brief Article)

From: Canada and the World Backgrounder | Date: September 1, 1996 | Copyright information

When Republicans took control of Congress in 1994, they issued a bold plan called "The Contract with America." One issue of high priority was to pass laws limiting the number of times anyone could seek re-election for the same office. But, term limits went nowhere; the idea died as ...

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