Can Congress Have Term Limits? | U.S. Term Limits, Inc. v. Thornton

The video discusses the passage of Amendment 73 in Arkansas, which aimed to limit the terms of federal Congressional candidates. It faced legal challenges for conflicting with the U.S. Constitution, specifically Article One and the 17th Amendment. The Supreme Court ultimately ruled against the amendment, stating that term limits would require a constitutional amendment. The video also explores public opinion on term limits and recent legislative efforts to introduce them.

What was the main purpose of Amendment 73 to the Arkansas Constitution?

• To change the voting age to 21

• To allow only Arkansas residents to vote in federal elections

• To limit the terms of federal Congressional candidates

• To increase the number of terms for Congress members

Who were the main challengers of Amendment 73 in court?

• John Paul Stevens and Clarence Thomas

• Winston Bryant and US Term Limits

• Ted Cruz and Francis Rooney

• Bobby Hill and Ray Thornton

What was the outcome of the US Supreme Court's decision regarding Amendment 73?

• The court did not hear the case

• The court postponed the decision

• The court ruled against Amendment 73

• The court upheld Amendment 73

According to the Supreme Court, what would be required to impose term limits on Congress members?

• A presidential executive order

• A Supreme Court ruling

• A constitutional amendment

• A new state law

What percentage of Americans, according to a recent poll, believe Congress should have term limits?

• 95%

• 30%

• 82%

• 50%