Question

question 6 (1 point)
which of the following are arguments against term limits on members of the city council? select all that apply. you must get them all right to receive credit on this question.

• eliminate abuses of power that come with unlimited time in office.
• voters should be able to give a good incumbent another term in office.
• a weak council gives too much power to the mayor, bureaucrats and lobbyists.
• bring fresh points of view to the council.
• it is good to get rid of career politicians from office.
• in any election, any incumbent can be voted out of office by the people.

Explanation:

• Voters should be able to give a good incumbent another term in office: This is an argument against term limits as it emphasizes the right of voters to retain a competent official.
• A weak Council gives too much power to the mayor, bureaucrats and lobbyists: Term limits can lead to a less - experienced council (weak council), which in turn can centralize power in other entities, so this is an argument against term limits.
• In any election, any incumbent can be voted out of office by the people: This implies that the electoral process itself (without term limits) can remove incumbents, so term limits are not necessary.

Answer:

• Voters should be able to give a good incumbent another term in office.
• A weak Council gives too much power to the mayor, bureaucrats and lobbyists.
• In any election, any incumbent can be voted out of office by the people.