As tyrants come up against the presidential term-limits included in many multi-party constitutions, a significant number are refusing to relinquish power. Instead, a good number of leaders have sought to secure a third term.
Term Limits articles on Democracy Chronicles
This section is concerned with term limits, legal restrictions that limit the number of terms an officeholder may serve in a particular elected office. Also see our section on American Democracy or our articles on nepotism and corruption in the United States.
Battle Over Mayoral Term Limits Consumes Pennsylvania Town
The City Council reportedly overrode mayor’s veto of a referendum for a new two-term cap
Do Term Limits Have the Power to Save African Democracy?
In comparing African countries, those with term limits for the position of the Chief Executive are more likely to have democratic advancements or to be more democratic than those in which there are no term limits.
Bill With Constitutional Amendment for Term Limits Introduced
House Joint Resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to impose term limits on members of Congress
Would Supreme Court Term Limits Fix the Politicized Judiciary?
Life expectancies are almost double now what they were when the Constitution was written
GOP’s Ted Cruz Pushes Congress Term Limits at CPAC
One way politicians could drain the swamp is by paving the way for term limits for Congress
Georgia Congressional Candidate Latest to Support Term Limits
Republican Candidate in Georgia lends support to Constitutional Amendment for Term Limits
Use Congressional Term Limits to Drain the Swamp
To restore constitutional balance, we must bring the career politicians home and replace them with patriots
Are Republicans Serious About Congressional Term Limits?
It’s time to decide how we feel about Congressional term limits and to take action accordingly
Maryland County Pushes a Trend Towards Term Limits
Not far from the nation’s capital, a local vote could move the entire country towards term limits
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