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Should the Chancellor's term of office be limited to a maximum of 8 years?

Poll results

Should the Chancellor's term of office be limited to a maximum of 8 years?
Support
Reject
Don't know
57%
37%
5%
PolitPro Community – 3906 respondents – 03.11.2023-10.11.2023

Poll information

Should the Chancellor's term of office be limited to a maximum of 8 years? 57% of respondents were in favor of limiting the Chancellor's term of office to a maximum of 8 years, while 37% were against.

:undecided% chose the answer "Don't know". The survey was conducted among 3906 users of the PolitPro app during 03.11.2023-10.11.2023. The results are not representative, but may give a rough idea of the political mood around the issue.

Pros - What's in favor?

  1. Democracy and balance of power: Limiting the Chancellor's term of office to a maximum of 8 years would help prevent an excessive concentration of power and strengthen democracy. Regular changes in leadership can bring in fresh ideas and new perspectives, leading to a vibrant political landscape.
  2. Promote generational change: term limits would allow younger politicians to assume leadership positions and contribute their ideas and visions. This promotes generational change in politics and allows for broader representation of the population.
  3. Preventing abuse of office: a longer term could lead to a chancellor accumulating too much power and possibly abusing it. A limited term of office ensures that political leaders are subject to regular democratic checks and balances and cannot exercise excessive power over a long period of time.

Cons - What's against it?

  1. Continuity and experience: a longer term allows a chancellor to work continuously on policy challenges and gain extensive experience in running the country. Term limits could mean the loss of valuable expertise and experience and potentially lead to less stable governance.
  2. Voter Will: Term limits could limit voters' freedom of choice, especially if a chancellor is repeatedly elected by a large majority at the polls. Voters should have the option to continue successful governance if they so choose.
  3. Flexibility during crises: In times of national or global crises, a longer term for an experienced chancellor can be beneficial because he/she is familiar with the challenges and can act quickly and effectively. Term limits could affect responsiveness and stability in such crisis situations.