VOLUNTEER AT THE EARLY VOTING POLLS IN CLAYTON, NORTH CAROLINA CHRISTINE MCKINNEY Should Limits Be Placed on the Number of Terms Elected Officials Can Serve?

Why I Chose My Topic Budget changes caused my Dad to lose his job; I wanted to explore decisions politicians make about budgeting and finance, and how term limits might affect decisions they make.

Research Term limit- statutory limitation on the number of terms an elected official can serve Became a national issue in late 1980s and early 1990s September Oklahoma set term limits on state legislature November Colorado followed suit states approved term limits

Research Should term limits be set?  Yes! 71% of people that participated in a telephone survey support term limits. Three interviewees agree- term limits would prevent elected officials from thinking they own the office.  Must be a break from their real job

Obstacles Interview Time management Organization Repeated and outdated information

Successes Rough draft Passed paper Three interviews

Link I wanted to become more involved in the political process.

My Product Volunteer at early voting polls

Reflection Things I learned about myself:  I can have fun with a project if I really want to  Dedication  Perseverance  Proactive

Reflection Things I learned about my career and future:  I do not want to go into politics  Writing papers  Time management  Planning and organization

Reflection Was it worthwhile?  Yes! Helped me rule out a career choice Helped me learn to be proactive

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