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A needed Change: The Case for New Age and Term Limits for Presidential Elections

Marquis Arnold
6 min readOct 31, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving society, it is evident that our political systems must adapt to meet the needs and demands of the people. One crucial aspect that requires attention is the age and term limits for presidential elections. Here are some compelling reasons why we need to lower the age requirement to 30 and set term limits to 3, totaling 12 years:

  1. Representation for the Youth: By lowering the age requirement for presidential candidates to 30, we open the door for more young voices and perspectives to be heard in the highest office of the nation. This will ensure that the issues and concerns of younger generations are given importance and addressed at the highest level of government.

2. Diverse Leadership: Setting term limits to 3 terms, with a total of 12 years, promotes the importance of diverse leadership in the presidency. It prevents any individual from holding onto power for too long, encouraging fresh ideas and perspectives to continuously shape the country’s direction.

3. Preventing Entrenchment: Limiting the number of terms a president can serve helps prevent the entrenchment of power and the potential for corruption. By introducing new leaders every 12 years, we reduce the risks associated with prolonged stays in office and promote a healthy…

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Marquis Arnold
Marquis Arnold

Written by Marquis Arnold

Author, Poet, screenplay writer #ColumbusOhio Mental Health Advocate

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1) Two term limits were set as a response to FDR; based o current presidents, I'm not sure if the US would survive three terms.
2) I'm also not sure if a 30-year-old would have the experience to deal with being the CEO of a huge company, much less the US.

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You have some great ideas, but I'm good with the age limit staying at 35. We need age limits on the other end though.

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By lowering the age requirement for presidential candidates to 30,

No thanks on this one. 25 is the new 18 in our society.

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