Term Limits for Congress
Overview
Career politicians become corrupt. Establish 12-year term limits for both House and Senate to end the aristocracy.
Key Takeaways
- 12-year maximum service combined
- Ends career politician culture
- Brings fresh perspectives
- 80% of Americans support this
- Prevents unaccountable power accumulation
Deep Dive
The Founders never envisioned career politicians. Today members serve for decades, becoming millionaires while constituents struggle. Term limits would end the revolving door to lobbying, reduce special interest influence, bring fresh ideas, and force focus on policy over reelection. This reform has overwhelming public support.
Real-World Impact
States with term limits see more competitive elections and greater diversity. Term limits would end political dynasties and transform stagnant committees. **Featured Speech:** Watch Barbara Jordan's historic "Statement on the Articles of Impeachment" (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Barbara+Jordan+Impeachment+Speech) during the Nixon impeachment hearings in 1974, where she powerfully defended the Constitution and demonstrated what principled congressional leadership looks like.
Knowledge Check
What percentage of Americans support congressional term limits?
Take Action
Knowledge without action is just information. Here are concrete steps you can take to advocate for this policy:
Sign Term Limits Pledge
Visit termlimits.com and sign the pledge demanding your representatives support term limits.
Town Hall Question
Ask your representative if they support term limits. Record their response and share publicly.
Local Campaign
Pass a city resolution calling for congressional term limits. Build grassroots momentum.