Background Information
The proposal of Congressional term limits calls for the restriction of legislators to a certain number of terms before requiring them to either switch houses or retire. Use the following sources to learn about the history of proposing congressional terms limits.
- Elections A to ZThis source explains how campaigns and elections are conducted in the United States.
- Gale Encyclopedia of American LawContains a section on elections which discusses term limits for congressional candidates.
- How Congress WorksPresents basic explanations of the procedures and rules that govern the United States Senate and House of Representatives.
- International Encyclopedia of the Social SciencesThis online encyclopedia includes information about term limits and other electoral issues.