The Constitutionalist Party realizes the damage caused to the American political system by careerist politics, but does not believe that the solution lies in the institution of term limits. The tendency of our politicians today to put their re-election ahead of the Constitution and human freedom is all too obvious, and the results are patently clear. While term limits would certainly put an end to careerism for the most part, it is not the best solution, nor does it meet the constitutional requirements for legality without an Amendment, according to the Supreme Court (see U.S. Term Limits v. Thornton). What is causing careerism in politics is the power and advantage that comes with the office, and the Constitution clearly does not bequeath much of the power to the federal government that it exercises now. If America were to return to following the Constitution properly, the incentive for careerism would be blunted. While this is certainly not the most expedient option, it is the better one legally and in the long run.

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