Should there be term limits for members of the National People’s Congress?
A term limit is a law that limits the amount of time a political representative may hold an elected office. In the U.S. the office of the President is restricted to two four year terms. There are currently no term limits for Congressional terms but various states and cities have enacted term limits for their elected officials at the local level.
89% Yes |
11% No |
81% Yes |
7% No |
5% Yes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
3% No, we already have term limits that are called “elections” |
2% Yes, and decrease their salary and retirement benefits |
1% No, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time |
0% Yes, term limits for the House but not the Senate |
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Unique answers from Philippines users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@935LQR82yrs2Y
National People's Congress? It's just called Philippine Congress, if memory serves. But, yes. We not only must limit terms for members of the Lower and Upper House.
@8Y969SZ2yrs2Y
First off, the National People's Congress is the legislature of China, so there's no possible way that I can give a sound opinion on the NATIONAL PEOPLE'S CONGRESS.
@8HGQJHF4yrs4Y
Decreased their salary & retirement benefits and they should never be able to run again for power & wealth gain
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