Political and institutional effects of term limits
By: Marjorie Sarbaugh-Thompson ... [et al.].
Contributors: Sarbaugh-Thompson, Marjorie, 1949-
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2004
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 241
Subjects: Michigan. Legislature. House of Representatives; Term limits (Public office) -- Michigan; Legislators -- Term of office -- Michigan
Description: "Discontent with politics and politicians has led to calls for term limits in the belief that new faces would bring new perspectives and the influence of monied special interests would decrease. This volume examines the effects of term limits by combining statistical analysis of the effects of terms limits on electoral competition, campaign contributions, and the activities of the Michigan legislature with in-depth interviews with legislators. The book sheds important light on the political, institutional and individual effects of terms limits. The authors find many surprises that neither advocates nor opponents anticipated, included shifts in the balance of power, changes within and between political parties, and new career paths for politicians."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.