1989-1990 Harry Singer Foundation National Essay Contest
Should Terms of Those Serving In The House of
Representatives Be Limited? Why, How or Why Not?
Teacher:
BMF High School, Los Angeles, California
1st Michael J. Smith
2nd Kristen Patterson
3rd Zachary Maynard
"Americans often complain about the corruption that exists in today's
political world, but fail to realize that they are primarily responsible for this
corruption."
Unidentified Student, BMF High School, Los Angeles, California
"I personally think that a term of six years is too long for a
representative. I think that the term should be shortened, at least to three year terms.
There are several reasons why I think the term should be shortened...I think that the
representative would be more accountable for their actions if they had to be elected every
three years."
Unidentified Student, BMF High School, Los Angeles, California
"Like in the communist nations, these representatives are appointed
by a specific group of political officials known as Congress. Isn't that un-American?
Isn't that a form of communist dictatorship? We the people do not have the right to elect
our own House of Representatives. . .there are too many representatives. Is it really
necessary for us to have one hundred and two of them? "
Unidentified Student, BMF High School, Los Angeles, California