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State Government

Term Limit

Definition

A legal restriction on the number of terms an elected official may serve. Many states impose term limits on governors and state legislators.

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Common Questions

What is a term limit?
A legal restriction on the number of terms an elected official may serve. Many states impose term limits on governors and state legislators.
What terms are related to term limit?
Related terms include: Governor, State Legislature. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for term limit.