Can Congress Have Term Limits? | U.S. Term Limits, Inc. v. Thornton

Can Congress Have Term Limits? | U.S. Term Limits, Inc. v. Thornton

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History, Social Studies

6th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the passage of Amendment 73 in Arkansas, which aimed to limit the terms of federal Congressional candidates. It faced legal challenges for conflicting with the U.S. Constitution, specifically Article One and the 17th Amendment. The Supreme Court ultimately ruled against the amendment, stating that term limits would require a constitutional amendment. The video also explores public opinion on term limits and recent legislative efforts to introduce them.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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