Political Age Limit Debate

What is the main argument of the article?

• The U.S. military should remove age limits for its officers.

• America should have mandatory retirement ages for elected officials.

• Older leaders are always better due to their experience.

• The Constitution should lower the minimum age for elected officials.

What percentage of Americans support a maximum age for elected officials in Washington?

• 30%

• 79%

• 50%

• 5%

Which U.S. president refused to seek a third term, setting an example of stepping aside?

• George Washington

• Dianne Feinstein

• Joe Biden

• Donald Trump

What is one reason given for America’s aging leaders?

• The Constitution sets maximum ages for elected officials.

• Incumbency confers an electoral advantage.

• Americans prefer leaders in their 20s.

• Older states have older elected officials.

What is the mandatory retirement age for U.S. Foreign Service officers?

• 65

• 70

• 64

• 68

Do you think there should be an age limit on American Presidents?

• Yes

• No

If you think there should be an age limit, what is the age and why? If you do not think there should be an age limit, why? Justify your answer.