# Term Limits (Feedback Request)

If you could change anything about how government works, what would it be?

I’m collecting input specifically on **term limits and cognitive standards**.

*Short answers are perfect.*

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## Should Congress have term limits?
- Yes / No  
- If yes:
  - House: ___ terms or years  
  - Senate: ___ terms or years  

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## Should the Supreme Court have term limits?
- Yes / No  
- If yes:
  - What would they be?

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## Should there be cognitive requirements for public office?
- Yes / No  

If yes:
- What should be tested? (memory, attention, decision-making, etc.)
- How should it be handled?  
  (mandatory testing, public disclosure, voluntary, etc.)

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## Any concerns or objections?
*(Optional: leave your comment below if you have other ideas or suggestions)*

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## Goal
Looking for simple, honest input. Not debating here, just collecting perspectives.


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## Common Objections
- Founding principles was such that maintaining favor with your constituency was in effect the term limit.
- The incentives to work for the people are diminished if at end of term. 
- Those terming out begin to lose influence, thus diminishing their positions of power. 

### Sources
 

- [Democracy Reform Primer Series: Term Limits](https://effectivegov.uchicago.edu/primers/term-limits)