APFIVE Effectiveness of Executive Term Limits
Historian Allen contends that executive term limits are effective in preventing the concentration of power within democratic systems. Which piece of historical evidence contradicts his argument?
A
The periodic change in leadership in the UK, where informal checks replace formal term limits, suggests success in preventing power concentration.
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 2020 Russian constitutional amendment that reset Putin’s term limits, potentially allowing him to rule until 2036, contradicts Allen’s argument.
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