Executive Term Limits
Lily Lee
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Study Guide Overview
This study guide covers executive term limits and removal processes in the six AP Comparative Government course countries (UK, Mexico, Nigeria, China, Iran, and Russia). It examines the advantages and disadvantages of term limits concerning political stability and effective policymaking. Key terms include fixed-term election systems and processes like impeachment and votes of no confidence. The guide also provides sample FRQ responses and practice questions to help students prepare for the exam.
#AP Comparative Government: Executive Term Limits & Removal - Your Night-Before Guide 🚀
Hey there, future AP Gov superstar! Let's make sure you're totally prepped for those questions on executive term limits and removal. We're going to break down Topics 2.4 and 2.5 so that everything clicks right into place. Let's do this! 💪
#Executive Term Limits: Promoting Stability & Effective Policy 🏛️
This section is all about how long executives can stay in power and what impact that has. Remember, this is a that often shows up in FRQs, so pay close attention! We'll be focusing on the advantages and disadvantages of term limits in relation to political stability and effective policymaking. 💡
#Key Terms 📇
- Executive Term Limits: Rules that restrict how long an executive can serve. Think of it like a timer on their time in office. ⏰
- Fixed Term Election System: Elections that happen on a set, pre-announced date. No surprises here! 📅
Remember, you need to know the term limits for each of our course countries: UK, Mexico, Nigeria, China, Iran, and Russia. This is a quick way to earn points on the exam.
#Term Limits in Our Course Countries 🗺️
Let's get this straight with a handy comparison chart:
| Course Country | Executive Term Limits | Where Established | Notes/Explanations |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | NO Formal Limit | Common Law | No formal term limit for the Monarchy (serves for life). Prime Minister serves until a motion of no confidence or a general election (every 5 years). |
| Mexico | 1 - 6 Year Term | Constitution | One 6-year term (sexenio), no re-election. ... |
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