Many Americans still search for the epitome of a politician. Numerous voters look for the genie who will justly allocate all of their wishes, the Grandstander who will fight for them on Capitol Hill or the serene leader who will accomplish deeds based on principle. President Andrew Jackson had his own conception of politicians—individuals who had fallen to the corruption of politics. Similar to many Americans, Jackson wept for his country when he noticed corruption spreading among politicians. Historians, journalist, and congressman have assumably asked themselves: How do we cease the corruption of lawmakers? The answer is to limit the number of terms a politician can serve. Although opponents say term limits lessen the number of incumbents in congress, actually it limits the effectiveness of interest groups, lessens partisan politics, and checks consolidation of power.
Interest Groups will be less effective on politicians under term limits. With …show more content…
Although incumbents have experience at the position, incumbents have a higher chance of becoming corrupt and or lobbied by interest groups than a younger, brighter counterpart. A constant cycle, or “rotation of office” as described by our founding fathers, is a necessity. After a politician's tenure is up in one office, they can run for another. For example the transition from House of Representatives to the Senate (weeks). Incumbents are also only favored by public opinion and re elected based on “name recognition” and “party affiliation.” Historically the incumbent is re elected 90% of the time. If term limits were in place “name recognition” would not be such a weighing factor. On the topic of term limits being unconstitutional, the president of the united states is restricted to two terms by the twenty-second amendment, which is an amendment listed in the constitution, therefore term limits are
Interest Groups will be less effective on politicians under term limits. With …show more content…
Although incumbents have experience at the position, incumbents have a higher chance of becoming corrupt and or lobbied by interest groups than a younger, brighter counterpart. A constant cycle, or “rotation of office” as described by our founding fathers, is a necessity. After a politician's tenure is up in one office, they can run for another. For example the transition from House of Representatives to the Senate (weeks). Incumbents are also only favored by public opinion and re elected based on “name recognition” and “party affiliation.” Historically the incumbent is re elected 90% of the time. If term limits were in place “name recognition” would not be such a weighing factor. On the topic of term limits being unconstitutional, the president of the united states is restricted to two terms by the twenty-second amendment, which is an amendment listed in the constitution, therefore term limits are