Which of the Following Situations Illustrates Why Fixed Terms of Office

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations illustrates why fixed terms of office could be a disadvantage in an electoral system?

• A) In a two-party system, fixed terms discourage the development of an independent party.
• B) A president in whom the country has lost confidence cannot be removed unless there are grounds for impeachment.
• C) A president at odds with Congress cannot hope to impeach all of the opposing party's representatives.
• D) A popular president would have a harder time being re-elected.
• E) A vote of "no confidence," though not binding under fixed terms, would have an impact on the next election.

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