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How might term limits affect complex policy implementation?
Insufficient time for full implementation due to term limits.
How can term limits impact the quality of policies?
Poorly designed or rushed policies due to time constraints.
What are executive term limits?
Rules restricting how long an executive can serve.
What is a fixed term election system?
Elections that happen on a set, pre-announced date.
What is impeachment?
A formal process of accusing an executive of wrongdoing.
What is a vote of no confidence?
A vote by the legislature to remove an executive.
What is a recall election?
A process allowing voters to remove an executive early.
Define 'lame duck period'.
Reduced influence as the end of the term approaches.
What is a potential effect of term limits on policy continuity?
New leaders may reverse previous policies, disrupting continuity.
What is a potential cause of rushed policy implementation?
Executives knowing their time is limited may rush policy.
What is a potential effect of removing term limits?
Potential for authoritarianism, loss of innovation, unchecked power.
What is a potential cause of a 'lame duck' period?
An executive approaching the end of their term.