Do you think there should be term limits for all public offices? Are political term limits the panacea for politicians to be more effective?
I concur; term limits keep politicians from becoming too powerful and influential over time. Because of the limited period, although their power and influence may grow while in office, it ends when their term ends. By inciting change, term limits ensure that power levels are checked and balanced periodically through fresh ideas and newcomers. In doing so, lackluster administrations can be ousted via electoral processes when necessary.
Now, for effectiveness, I'd say there is no panacea ... everyone is unique and has different motivations for performance. What spurs one person to be effective and perform well may not be motivational for another person.
Anyway, some food for thought ....
Yes. There should be. It is the dynamism in leadership that shows the other side of events and is the best evaluator of the performance of holders of public offices. Ideas are pluralistic in nature. That is why the barton of public offices must be handed over periodically to other fresh bloods and minds to bring their creative ideas and innovations on board.
Absolutely. Otherwise, the person becomes complacent and often times autocratic. There is also good chance of nepotism and corruption.
I concur; term limits keep politicians from becoming too powerful and influential over time. Because of the limited period, although their power and influence may grow while in office, it ends when their term ends. By inciting change, term limits ensure that power levels are checked and balanced periodically through fresh ideas and newcomers. In doing so, lackluster administrations can be ousted via electoral processes when necessary.
Now, for effectiveness, I'd say there is no panacea ... everyone is unique and has different motivations for performance. What spurs one person to be effective and perform well may not be motivational for another person.
Anyway, some food for thought ....
Yes. Those holding office today should prepare for succession in 5 years' time. There would be no motivation to pursue education and public work experience if incumbents remained in office indefintely.
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