Have we entered the twilight zone?

  • Evilcoleslaw@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Justices hold it during good behavior, not time limited per the Constitution.

    As for members of Congress, a term limit would essentially be adding another qualification to those required by the Constitution.

    The Constitutional requirements to be a Representative are:

    • at least 25 years of age; (Article I section 2)
    • a citizen of the United States for at least seven years prior to being elected; (Article I section 2)
    • a resident of the state he or she is chosen to represent; (Article I section 2)
    • not having taken part in insurrection or rebellion after taking an oath of federal or state office(14th Amendment)

    Term limits would add on another restriction, disqualifying those who’d already served the term. Thus, unconstitutional.

    • Nougat@kbin.social
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      1 year ago

      Which is why setting term limits on the office of President required - wait for it - the 22nd Amendment.

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        1 year ago

        Yeah, but they’re talking about doing these reforms through regular legislation. I don’t think any of them have proposed constitutional amendments to try.

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          1 year ago

          Oh sorry - it may have appeared that I was being snarky towards you. That was not my intent, you are absolutely right. I’m just aggravated by the number of people who think you can “just do things” when you can’t.