One of the proposals of the recent report by the Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court is the introduction of term limits for justices.
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.
Supreme Court Term Limits Are Popular But Going Nowhere
There is one potential change that Democrats and Republicans say they might support: the implementation term limits for judges.
Vermont: Where Incumbents Are (Nearly) Golden
Vermont, which does not have term limits, has a long history of sticking with its governors for as long as they choose to stay in office.
How A Lack Of Term Limits in Africa Weakens its Democracy
African Presidents give spurious reasons for wanting third terms. But the lack of term limits in Africa weakens the continent’s democracy.
Fresh Push To Create Term Limits For Israeli Prime Ministers
In the past there have been efforts to implement term limits for Israeli Prime Ministers. There is a fresh push to create these term limits.
Trump Keeps ‘Joking’ About Serving More Than 2 Terms As President
Trump makes regular “jokes” about the possibility of extending his time in office beyond the Constitutionally-mandated two four-year terms.
Togo Law Lets President Rule for 10 More Years
A change in Togo’s law voted through on Thursday would allow longstanding President Faure Gnassingbe to stay in power potentially until 2030.
Egypt Referendum on Extending Sissi’s Rule Riddled with Irregularities
As voters lined up outside the polls in Cairo Saturday, music blared and some among the crowds danced and waved Egyptian flags.
Egypt Vote on Presidential Term Extension Begins Today
Critics of the amendments say that vote will be another step back toward the days of Hosni Mubarak’s three-decade long authoritarian rule.
Egypt Passes Law To Allow al-Sisi To Remain President Until 2030
The changes lengthen presidential terms to six years instead of four, including Sisi’s current mandate. They also increase his control over the judiciary.