SBU 102 Inquiry Project

What does term limited in terms of government mean?

• You can only server in a government position for a certain amount of years or terms.

• How long someone has to debate.

• I don't know.

• Only able to use a certain amount of words.

Why would people want term limits implemented for government officials?

• They dislike government officials and just want them out of office.

• Health reasons such as, old age and wanting younger and more experienced officials.

• I don't know.

• Because they want it.

Answer explanation

Term limits are desired for government officials to ensure turnover, prevent stagnation, and bring in fresh perspectives and expertise, especially in cases of old age or lack of experience.

How many terms can a U.S. Senator serve?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• U.S. Senators can serve however long they want in congress.

Answer explanation

U.S. Senators serve a 1 6-yr term in congress. They do not have term limits therefore they are allowed to serve in congress for however long they want as long as they win reelection.

How many terms can the U.S. President serve?

• 4

• 2

• 8

• They have no term limit.

Which U.S. President serve an outstanding 4 terms as President and died in office?

• George Washington

• John F. Kennedy

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Ronald Reagan

What amendment to the U.S. Constitution limits the President to two terms?

• First Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

• Twenty-second Amendment

• Eighteenth Amendment

Originally the U.S. President did not have a term limit.

• True

• False

How many terms can a U.S. Representative serve?

• 2

• 4

• They can server in Congress for however long they want to.

• 6

Answer explanation

A member of the U.S. House of Representatives serve a 1 two year term and then they run for reelection. Like, a senator they do not have a termi limit and are freely able to run however many terms they wish to serve.

What is your opinion in preventing the elderly from staying in Government positions and having them running the country and creating legislation that impacts many people?