It gives citizens a strong voice in elections
As time passed the colonist's elected assemblies grew strong and also by the mid 1700s, the colonies had become used to governing themselves trough their elected legislatures.
The Federalists suggested that popularly elected conventions ratify the Constitution rather than having it done by state legislatures. The U.S. Constitution was ratified on June 21, 1788.
Having a senate An elected "dictator" Athens was a Republic like the U.S.
Having more money to spend on campaigning
If a man were elected to the office of quaestor and up, he was automatically a member of the senate. Others could be admitted into the senate by applying for entrance and if they met the criteria, being worth at least one million sesterces and having a good moral character, they could be admitted. However the easiest way to become a member of the senate was to be appointed a senator by an emperor.If a man were elected to the office of quaestor and up, he was automatically a member of the senate. Others could be admitted into the senate by applying for entrance and if they met the criteria, being worth at least one million sesterces and having a good moral character, they could be admitted. However the easiest way to become a member of the senate was to be appointed a senator by an emperor.If a man were elected to the office of quaestor and up, he was automatically a member of the senate. Others could be admitted into the senate by applying for entrance and if they met the criteria, being worth at least one million sesterces and having a good moral character, they could be admitted. However the easiest way to become a member of the senate was to be appointed a senator by an emperor.If a man were elected to the office of quaestor and up, he was automatically a member of the senate. Others could be admitted into the senate by applying for entrance and if they met the criteria, being worth at least one million sesterces and having a good moral character, they could be admitted. However the easiest way to become a member of the senate was to be appointed a senator by an emperor.If a man were elected to the office of quaestor and up, he was automatically a member of the senate. Others could be admitted into the senate by applying for entrance and if they met the criteria, being worth at least one million sesterces and having a good moral character, they could be admitted. However the easiest way to become a member of the senate was to be appointed a senator by an emperor.If a man were elected to the office of quaestor and up, he was automatically a member of the senate. Others could be admitted into the senate by applying for entrance and if they met the criteria, being worth at least one million sesterces and having a good moral character, they could be admitted. However the easiest way to become a member of the senate was to be appointed a senator by an emperor.If a man were elected to the office of quaestor and up, he was automatically a member of the senate. Others could be admitted into the senate by applying for entrance and if they met the criteria, being worth at least one million sesterces and having a good moral character, they could be admitted. However the easiest way to become a member of the senate was to be appointed a senator by an emperor.If a man were elected to the office of quaestor and up, he was automatically a member of the senate. Others could be admitted into the senate by applying for entrance and if they met the criteria, being worth at least one million sesterces and having a good moral character, they could be admitted. However the easiest way to become a member of the senate was to be appointed a senator by an emperor.If a man were elected to the office of quaestor and up, he was automatically a member of the senate. Others could be admitted into the senate by applying for entrance and if they met the criteria, being worth at least one million sesterces and having a good moral character, they could be admitted. However the easiest way to become a member of the senate was to be appointed a senator by an emperor.
One advantage of having federal judges appointed rather than elected is that it reduces the possibility of outside influences corrupting the judges, such as special interest groups. Supreme Court Justices receive lifetime appointments.
Barack Obama was first elected to the Illinois State Senate in 1996 (he began serving in 1997); he was re-elected several times. He remained a state senator until 2004 (having served 8 years). Mr. Obama won the 2004 US Senate race, and began serving as Illinois' Senator in the US Senate in early 2005. He began a run for the presidency in 2007, and in 2008, having won the presidential election, he became the president of the United States. So, he served as a senator (both state and federal) from 1997 to 2008.
As of April 2010, the two Senators from Utah are Robert "Bob" Bennet (R) and Orrin Hatch (R). Hatch is the "senior" Senator, having been first elected to the Senate in 1976. He was elected to his current term in 2006, so he will be up for re-election (or retirement) in 2012. Bob Bennet was first elected to the US Senate in 1992. He was elected to his current term in 2004 so he is up for re-election this year (2010).
Buddy Dyer, as of August 2014, is the Mayor of Orlando, having been elected in 2003. Prior to being elected Mayor, Dyer served as a member of the Florida Senate.
One advantage of having no limit on terms for senators or representatives is the potential for continuity and stability in government. Experienced legislators can accumulate significant knowledge and expertise over time, which can be beneficial in making informed decisions and crafting effective policies. Additionally, without term limits, elected officials may not be as influenced by short-term political considerations and may be more likely to focus on long-term planning and problem-solving.
A referendum initiative is when the entire populace of a certain are is asked for a direct vote on a proposal. As opposed to having just the elected officials voting on passing a law (senate and house of Reps).
advantage is nothing... :)