The Political and Institutional Effects of Term Limits [Paperback]

Please note this is a 'Palgrave to Order' title. Stock of this book requires shipment from an overseas. It will be delivered to you within 12 weeks. This innovative volume examines the effects of term limits on electoral competition, campaign contributions, and the activities of the Michigan legislature with in-depth interviews with legislators.SECTION I: POLITICAL IMPACTS OF TERM LIMITS Electoral Competition and Incumbency Advantages Funding Campaigns in a Term Limited House The Interest Group Connection: Money, Expertise and Support SECTION II: TERM-LIMITED REPRESENTATIVES: WHO THEY ARE AND WHERE THEY'RE GOING Who They Are: Personal Characteristics of Term Limited Representatives Legislative Careers Under Term Limits: Motives and Aspirations Home Style Under Term Limits: Responsiveness to Constituents SECTION III: TERM LIMITS AND THE MICHIGAN HOUSE AS AN INSTITUTION How Term-Limited Representatives Make Up Their Minds Winning Friends and Influencing People in a Term Limited House Conflict, Compromise and Partisanship: Committees Under Term Limits Checks and Balances: Relationships Within Government Under Term Limits Conclusions The New Term-Limited Age: Aquarius or Armageddon

Scholars, practioners, journalists and voters who read this important contribution to the study of state legislative term limits will have a better understanding the consequences in Michigan, California and around the country. The book examines pre and post term limits data to identify effects in the political environment, personal characteristics of legislators, and governing institutions. While focusing on Michigan, comparisons with California provide additional support for the findings regarding composition, competition, and action.

- Rick Farmer, University of Akron

Term limits is one of the most hotly-debated topics in state politics today, and this book provides unexpected findings and new insights that will make compelling reading for schlc(