How can we, as citizens, put such a bill on the floor?
2006-10-12 16:16:42 · 9 answers · asked by turntable 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
Yes, two terms in the senate or 12 years and 5 terms in the house or 10 years. That is probably to long but would allow for a person to learn the job. It would also change things as far as corruption. I also think left over campaign funds ought to go into the general fund to help pay the debts that they make.
2006-10-12 16:22:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and as citizens living in a representative democracy (AKA Republic), we can only petition Congress for such a law. In CA, you can use the initiative process (which is the best thing since Swiss Cheese on Rye)
2006-10-12 17:22:40 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. PhD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would like to see no term limits for any elected office. The will of the people should be heard. Term limits should never be necessary. If the people want someone gone, he/she will not be re-elected the next time around.
Personally, I really like the British model, where a vote of no confidence can be called and the government changed with enough votes.
2006-10-12 16:20:28 · answer #3 · answered by KERMIT M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kermit M is def on the right side of the constitution. His answer is the best, as it suggests who should really have a voice in our government and how our money is applied. YOU and ME. As world events roll on, our "rights to be" are being suckered away from us, by career politicians.
I will not be voting for any long term politicians, simply because they all have the same answer (regardless of party affiliation), and I am not satisfied of where we are. I can't say the "other" parties have the right answers, but I certainly know the "senior" politicians have gotten it wrong for too many years.
I won't be fooled by their claims of "experience" in congress, as a claim for superior performance over new comers. I can see where their "experience" has left me.
This is my land too. I want to take it back from my dysfunctional congress.
It was fun (and maybe too exciting) to answer your question.
I encourage you to listen to what other people say on this topic.
Don't forget to share your good karma!
2006-10-12 16:46:44 · answer #4 · answered by dumbdumb 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Convince a congressman to initiate a bill limiting their term of office. It is the only way because bills originate in Congress.
2006-10-12 16:21:19 · answer #5 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we tried to put term limits on the us house and senat here in arkansas. it would have applied only to our electeds but the court ruled we could not do it. only can be done at the fed level..the us congress can either pass a constitutional amendment and send it to the states or they could try to just pass a bill that would do it. FAT CHANCE OF EITHER.
those people, once elected, have only one purpose in life and that is to get re-elected and they will do ANYTHING to do it.
CONGRESS 1 DOWN, 534 TO GO
2006-10-12 16:30:47 · answer #6 · answered by arkie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nobody should be able to hold a elected office for more than 2 terms..they all are catering to special interest at the end of 4 and most before that to get campaign money! HERE IS THE FIRST,I AGREE WITH ANSWERMAN,LOL WOW!
2006-10-12 16:20:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I couldn't agree more, too many career politicians who get nothing done except line their own pockets. very rarely do they even listen to their constituents. They have all forgotten they work for us and not the reverse.
2006-10-12 17:28:55 · answer #8 · answered by Work In Progress 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure I do, especially when they're so complacent in shredding the constitution.
We should probably think about making the impeachment process alot easier to start as well.
2006-10-12 16:19:58 · answer #9 · answered by Ur-4-Sale! 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋