Congressional Term Limits
Former Representatives Martin Frost (D-TX) and Tom Davis (R-VA) talked about the possibility of term limits for Congress, including potential downfalls of implementing them.
Description
Former Representatives Martin Frost (D-TX) and Tom Davis (R-VA) talked about the possibility of term limits for Congress, including potential downfalls of implementing them.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- What has the Supreme Court ruled regarding term limits for Congress? Explain its decision.
- What is the only way to add term limits to Congress?
- Explain why Tom Davis is now against term limits for members of Congress.
- According to Martin Frost, what groups would gain power if members of Congress had term limits?
- What is the only check on the length of service for members of Congress?
Participants
Vocabulary
- Bureaucracy
- Congressional Term
- Constitutional Amendment
- Institutions
- Interest Groups