R007-9899

10			A RESOLUTION CONCERNING
20 			CONGRESSIONAL TERM LIMITS

30 	WHEREAS:  	In the American representative democracy Congress is expected to make decisions
40 			based off of the views of their constituents; and,

50 	WHEREAS:  	In reality, Congress is manipulated by Political Action Committees and 
60 			lobbyists; and,

70 	WHEREAS:  	The current term limit system makes Congress susceptible to being influenced by
80 			such group; and,

90 	WHEREAS:	The growing desire for a participatory democracy from the American public, as well
100 			as low voter turnout, has denoted a general public disapproval of Congressional
110 			procedures; and,

120 	WHEREAS:  	"Careerism" in Congress does not allow for fresh politicians, also known as
130 			"new blood" to enter the system. 

140 	THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:  That the Maryland Student Legislature approves of 
150 			an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that states:
160 		(1)  no individual may serve in the Senate for more than two terms; and
170 		(2)  no individual may serve in the House of Representatives for more than six  
180 			terms.

190 MANDATES:  Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich
200 Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott
210 Senate Minority Leader Thomas Daschle

Sponsor:
Corey L. Braxton
University of Maryland, College Park
2103A Prince George's Hall
College Park, MD 20742
(301) 314-0488
cbraxton@wam.umd.edu