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Discontent with politics and politicians has lead to calls for term-limiting elected legislators to a specified period of service - in the belief that new faces would bring new perspectives and the influence of monied special interests would decrease. This innovative volume examines the effects of term limits by combining statistical analysis of the effects of term limits on electoral competition, campaign contributions, and the activities of the Michigan legislature with in-depth interviews with legislators. The book thus sheds important light on the political, institutional and individual effects of term limits. The authors find many surprises that neither advocate nor oppose anticipated, included shifts in the balance of power, changes within and between political parties, and new career paths for politicians.
"Scholars, practioners, journalists and voters who read this
important contribution to the study of state legislative term
limits will have a better understanding the consequences in
Michigan, California and around the country. The book examines pre
and post term limits data to identify effects in the political
environment, personal characteristics of legislators, and governing
institutions. While focusing on Michigan, comparisons with
California provide additional support for the findings regarding
composition, competition, and action."
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