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Voters can set practical term limits on a US Senator or Congressman by voting him or her out of office in the general election. There is no way to pass a law or state constitutional amendment that imposes legal limits on their terms, however, because the US Supreme Court found that unconstitutional in US Term Limits Inc., v. Thornton, (1995).
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they can petition against the length of a term. it's part of the First Amendment. it is true, they need to kick some people out of there.
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Which action would be necessary to place a legal limit on the number of terms served by members of Congress?
An amendment to the federal constitution..
Is there a limit to the number of members in a Google group?
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What is the maximum limit of members?
Many organisations have no limit to the number of members allowed. Others have limits built in. For instance the Order of the Garter has a maximum of 24 members
What is the legal limit on the direct method of lobbying members of Congress?
Legislators cannot accept gifts from lobbyists.
What is the legal limit on the direct method lobbying members of congress?
Legislators cannot accept gifts from lobbyists.
What is the number of items is the limit in your bank on Runescape?
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What limit does amendment xxvii put on salary changes for members of congress?
it cant be changed unless authorized by representatives
Why did the members of congress think it was necessary to limit terms?
they thought that they would give one man too much power.
How many terms can a congress person be allowed to serve in congress?
A Congress person does not have a limit on the number of terms he or she can serve in Congress. This lack of restriction has inspired much debate recently.
How many people are elected in the legislative branch?
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Could congress vote to limit strongly the number of immigrants permitted to enter the US?
yes
Why do some people support term limits for members of Congress?
Term limits are important because of the potential for corruption in politics. If one official is allowed to hold office forever, he can dictate laws in his or her favor.
