Word: term
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Debate of Nov. 10, 1896.Question: "Resolved, That the election of a President to a third term is advisable...
...people should be the judges. I. They have always shown discrimination in the election of Presidents. (a) In the past they have granted second terms only to such men as Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Jackson, Lincoln, Grant and Cleveland. (b) They have shown it in the case of the present President (1) They elected Cleveland for a second term after a beak of four years...
...welfare of the country. I. There would be less frequent distribution of offices (a) There have been fewer removals when a president has succeeded himself than when a president has succeeded another, even of the same party. (b) A new President has to reward his supporters. II. Extra terms offer motives for clean administration (a) The President's misdoings are brought to light by the hostile press. III. The refusal of a third term might destroy a definite policy (a) Continuity is essential to successful foreign policy. IV. At times it would be unwise to change the chief executive...
Best general references: J. B. McMaster, Forum XX, p. 257; D. B. Eaton, N. Am. Rev., 154, p. 691; Nat. I. Review, XI, p. 377; Bryce, Am. Commonwealth, Vol. I, Chaps. V, VI, VII; Horace White, Lecture on Third Term Dangerous...
...Professional politicians will find employment only at greater intervals. (2) They lead to an increased vote. (a) This has been the result in other states. B. They are economical. (1) They save the expense of one election every two years. (2) They save $100,000 in shortening legislative term. (3) They do away with the unnecessary length of session C. Biennials tend to better legislation. (1) Legislators are more carefully elected. (2) Legislators will be better trained. (3) Increased term tends to do away with hasty legislation...