When State, and Federal politicians serve for one term, do they receive benefits and pay for the rest of their live's?
2007-06-24 07:16:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
That would be yes in Canada if they get appointed to the Senate.
2007-06-24 07:26:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know, no. Or at least if they are, they aren't supposed to. Politicians should only be paid for the length of time they serve as public servants. Thus, they are getting just compensation for their troubles. Other than that, they shouldn't be getting benefits since they technically aren't being employed by the government.
I don't think many politicians have a problem with this though, since most are already quite wealthy. A political campaign costs well over a couple million dollars.
2007-06-24 07:51:27 · answer #2 · answered by Isshin T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the United States, state laws in regards to this vary.
The members of the US Congress can receive benefits if they serve two terms.
2007-06-24 19:09:07 · answer #3 · answered by rec4lms 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the manner politicians, no matter what party, strive for survival they're constantly being paid though not necessarily in cash. Otherwise no, after serving one term, cash tends to stop pouring in. Then again it depends on which politician we're talking about here.
2007-06-24 08:07:10 · answer #4 · answered by asparagus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually, No. However, it does happen. It depends on the position, the length of appointment (if appointed for more than one term, etc.), and other factors as well.
2007-06-24 07:20:13 · answer #5 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋