"Term limits for heads of government meaningfully reduce the risk of democratic backsliding and authoritarian consolidation."

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Representation, limits on power, electoral integrity, and civic trust.

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Multiple indicators show a decline in the health of America’s democracy in 2025

Pew Research Center · Apr 15, 2026

Attacks on US academics: A microcosm of a larger threat to democracy

Deutsche Welle · Apr 15, 2026

India to decide women's quota bill as row over parliamentary seats intensifies

BBC World Service · Apr 16, 2026

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