Term limits
Definition
Term limits refer to legal restrictions that limit the number of times an individual can hold a particular political office or position. They aim to prevent individuals from staying in power indefinitely and promote regular turnover of leadership.
Related terms
Presidential term limits: Legal restrictions on the number of terms a president can serve in office.
Congressional term limits: Legal restrictions on the number of terms members of Congress can serve.
Mayoral term limits: Legal restrictions on the number of terms mayors can serve in cities or municipalities.
"Term limits" appears in:
Subjects (3)
AP US Government
AP US History
Intro to Political Science
Practice Questions (1)
In the context of election rule changes, how do term limits in the executive branch impact regime stability in democratic countries?
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