Essay On Texas Legislature

There should be a limit on the amount of terms the Texas governor can serve. It isn’t right for a single person to regulate a single state office for that long. The gravest issue with having no term for governor limit is incumbent politicians. The politicians who have been in the profession or position longer tend to have the upper hand over those who are making an honest effort to run. They have the upper hand that comes with having been there for so long. These politicians get re-elected due to their well-known name not to mention their reprisal from those who have been previously appointed by them. These incumbent politicians are very generously supported by labor unions and other special interests due to their longevity. Therefore these

In today’s society I believe the Supreme Court Justices should have term limits. When a president appoints a judge to serve in the Supreme Court he generally picks a judge who is of the same opinion as him regarding the laws. For example, say the President picks a forty something year old Supreme Court Justice, he could be there for the next four decades. Having the same opinions of the law as he had when first appointed forty years ago. I do not think this is the way our countries’ laws should be ruled on. As society changes with every decade that passes, different issues arise at different times.

Throughout America, there has been many talks of the Supreme Court having term limits. This is an idea that has been talked about for a while now. But it is impossible because of the constitution. In article III it states that “The judges, both Supreme Court and interior courts shall hold their offices during good behavior”. So it is reasonable and can be changed into an 18 year proposal. So therefore, having term limits is a good idea because changing judges more often would result in more diversity, changing judges so much decreases health issues and the majority of the Americans favors term limits.

I do believe we should have a cap on how many terms a congressional member should be able to serve. Many congressional members believe they can do whatever they please, as long as they are able to get reelected. They know that they don't have a limit on terms, so they believe that as long as the can prove to the people they are still working hard at their job, then their is no big if they mess up along the way. They believe their is always a way to clean up their messes. Another reason there should be a cap on how many terms a congressional member is, because change is good. One of the best ways to fix a problem is by having new eyes take a look at it. New congressional member could find a better way to fix a problem, than the congressional

I agree that term limits may help with the corruption problem, however I also believe that term limits may create a Congress of little experience. In reality, there is almost no possibility that congressional term limits will be enacted. Even if Donald Trump proposed these term limits, such a change would require a two-thirds vote from both chambers or a constitutional convention. And neither the House nor the Senate would agree to placing term limits on

One reason for imposing term limits is that the average life expectancy of an American has more than doubled from when the Constitution was first written. Article III of the Constitution provides that federal judges “shall hold their offices during

Federalist paper #71 justifies the duration of the President, it was written by Alexander Hamilton. Hamilton defends the the constitution for a presidential term of four-years. Some people would say that having a President in term for that long would increase the risk of the President embracing too much power. The paper also talks about how the longer someone is in office, the more chances you have to make bold moves since your position is secure. If the term was cut shorter, the president would be less interested in the position and would most likely conclude with a term that is marked by “feebleness and irresolution” (Fed 71). But, Hamilton argues that a four year term will give the president the ability to pursue certain goals; which may in fact help the American people and their representatives who are in Congress. A president that is in term for four years will be able to go after what he thinks is the right thing to do, considering he has had 4 years of

No, the Texas Legislature does not mirror the population. This is because the requirements are encouraging someone to become involved in politics if they are from select backgrounds. For many immigrants and the poor, this means that these individuals will not understand their challenges or problems. Over the course of time, this lack of representation will have an impact on the kinds of policies that are implemented and enforced. When this happens, there is a good probability that these demographics of the population will be continually ignored on a regular basis. ("The

Do you really believe that two terms is enough time to make any real changes? The answer to that question is simple. Two terms is not nearly enough time, and there have been many incidents where presidents have tried to start something, or make a difference, or have plans to make a positive impact on a country. Unfortunately, these presidents’ terms ended, and they were unable to complete or follow through with their plans. However, if the term limits are extended, these complications would not occur. By extending the term limit, it expands the opportunity of the different things a president could do, including ideas and changes. They will have enough time if they have more possible terms under their belt. For example, Obamacare is a healthcare organization founded by the former president Barack Obama. This organization intends to provide better healthcare, to improve the healthcare system, and to make healthcare more affordable to those who have difficulties paying for that (Obamacare.net, 2017). This organization/healthcare plan still exists, but is struggling to stay in existence (Michael Durkheimer, 2). One of the main reasons for this is because Obama is no longer president. When he was president, he was able to gather everything he needed and was able to manage Obamacare due to his supporters, for he had such a large title in the U.S. Ever

The president's time in office now is at most two terms which is 8 years. The president for sure has a 4 year term with possible re-election after the first term. I believe that the president should have one term of 6 years. One of the articles that I read also said it would be a good idea for a six year presidency. The article states, “I’m not running for office again. I just believe it's the right thing to do”. This was stated my Obama. This is one reason I believe Presidents should have a one 6 year term. The President has a lot of things on their plate and being a President for 8 years can cause a lot of stress and many other problems. So if it would only be 6 years it would be a happy medium.

Logically the most difficult kinds of legislation to get passed through the US congress are new laws and regulations that pertain to the congressmen themselves. This is why when it comes to term limits for senators and members of the House of Representatives, there has been little talk and no action at all when it comes to passing an amendment that restricts the number of terms those legislators can serve. While the Founding Fathers believed that amending the constitution was no small matter they did believed that “gentlemen planters” should take turns running for office and serving the nation – they did not believe that like Supreme Court justices that senators and congressmen should hold office for life. Some congresspersons have stayed in

I think that there should be term limits imposed on members of Congress like they have for President. If there are no term limits imposed on members of Congress, some persons may have more power than others and pursue their own self-interest. I think that to change the members need for receiving new ideas.

Both viewpoints have valid claims warranting consideration; for example, evidence indicates that term limits prevent the best candidate from serving in office. In contrast, opposing evidence suggests that term limits ensure the eventual removal of bad leaders. While both sides of the issue have valid points, the claim that there should be term limits is the stronger position, the position supported by a preponderance of the evidence cited in the passages. The most convincing and forceful

For me terms are very important when it comes to most elected positions. When there are no terms for these positions the power of the vote is not as significant. For example, if you vote for a person that is not as good as expected, a term limit would limit the damage that person would inflict on the state. Another main reason why I feel that every position needs term limits are due to us being human. Any person holding a position for long amounts of time can get complacent and forget the importance of their position. Nevertheless, there are several other factors that can play a major role in why term limits are needed. With term limits being implemented you have a chance for fresh faces with possibly some innovative ideas that can be beneficial.

I believe the main reason for Texas Legislature to change is they can get more done if they meet annually rather than biennially. I feel 140 days is not enough time to address some of the important issues that Texas has. Education, water conservation, unemployment, and the Texas boarders are just to name some of the issues that Texas faces. A longer session could be useful. Another reason for meeting annually could allow the Legislature to attend to their business in a timely matter and not be rushed. I do not feel that the legislature can operate effectively when they have to stop and start things up again. With the Legislature meeting annually it could help make the policy making process timely and orderly. By meeting annually, Texas