In Canada, the lifespan of most legislators is about two terms or about eight years. This isn't by design though. It just sort of happens. Many MPs and MLAs lose the election after their first term. If they get into their second term, they start thinking of a non-public life. The pace is grueling for an MP or MLA. The party is always putting you on the hustings. Family and recreation take a big hit in a politicians life. And the nature of the job means 75% of them are yes-men for the party leadership. So between the pace and disillusionment, of not really being that influential, many Canadian polictians retire after two terms.
But we do have some politicians that last 30 or so years in pubilc office. Maybe 1 in 20 have served 20 years or more. Good to have that experience around to remind the rookies of how things really work.
In my recollection of the development of the US Constition, the FF did recognize that stalemates were possible in the bicameral legislature. That is why they created the executive order. But their idea was that it should be used sparingly.
In would not matter if the "Dispatch Box" were implimented in the USA. There are other ways to hold the president accountable in American democracy. On Nov 3, this president will be judged by the people.
I think we have talked before. I am advocating for a new kind of democracy. This democracy requires politicians serving at the lower levels before they can move to the higher levels. I can't see Mr. Trump sitting at a meeting decideding whether or not to put a crosswalk on 17 St. or replace an aging street sweeper. He just would not be in a TDG.
