Members of the Chamber of Deputies can currently serve an unlimited number of four year terms. Senators can currently serve an unlimited number of eight year terms. Presidents can only serve 2 terms of 4 years. Proponents argue that term limits help fight corruption and impose an equilibrium of power in government. Opponents argue that term limits prevent qualified officials from extending their terms in office.
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Response rates from 40.8k São Paulo voters.
90% Yes |
10% No |
81% Yes |
9% No |
8% Yes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
1% No, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time |
1% Yes, and decrease their salary and retirement benefits |
0% No, we already have term limits that are called “elections” |
0% Yes, term limits for the House but not the Senate |
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Trend of how important this issue is for 40.8k São Paulo voters.
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Unique answers from São Paulo voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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