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.
Should Congress have term limits?
- Yes / No
- If yes:
- House: ___ terms or years
- Senate: ___ terms or years
Should the Supreme Court have term limits?
- Yes / No
- If yes:
- What would they be?
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.)
Any concerns or objections?
(Optional: leave your comment below if you have other ideas or suggestions)
Goal
Looking for simple, honest input. Not debating here, just collecting perspectives.
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.