Why Do Some American People Have Term Limits

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A majority of the American people are in favor of term limits. Supporters argue that if there isn’t a term limit for federal elected official then they will become too powerful, and gain the ability and the temptation to pursue their own interests instead of those they represent. This belief stems from the actions of King George III who was in power before the American Revolution. As King, he was in power for life and had no limits. Since he held so much power in government, he refused to compromise with his people and tried to use his authority to support his own interests creating complete tyranny. Term limits would help to ensure that people are properly represented and no one person can gain too much power. Very few American’s are in
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