Countries that have mandatory retirements for politicians include Argentina (age 75), Brazil (75 for judges and prosecutors), Mexico (70 for judges and prosecutors) and Singapore (75 for members of parliament.)
Response rates from 122 Finland voters.
82% Yes |
18% No |
73% Yes |
16% No |
7% Yes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test |
2% No, mental competency is too subjective and the testing process could be abused |
2% Yes, and ban anyone over the age of retirement from running for office |
1% No, our government needs experienced leaders |
0% No, this discriminates against older politicians |
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0% No, I would prefer term limits instead |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 122 Finland voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 122 Finland voters.
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Unique answers from Finland voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@99HVPN42yrs2Y
Yes, but as long as the test itself is liable to change through some democratic process. Also, every politician should be required to take the test.
