Effectiveness of Executive Term Limits
A political scientist argues that executive term limits are an effective means of preventing the concentration of power. Which of the following examples contradicts this argument?
A
The 2020 Russian constitutional amendment that reset Putin’s term limits, potentially allowing him to rule until 2036, contradicts Allen’s argument.
B
Nigeria’s pattern of peaceful transitions through term limits illustrates the success of these policies.
C
The strict enforcement of a single presidential term in Mexico demonstrates the effectiveness of term limits.
D
The periodic change in leadership in the UK, where informal checks replace formal term limits, suggests success in preventing power concentration.
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