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The problem of forbidding re-election

The Creation of the Electoral College

by Dr Nicholas Cole (npcole)

Cite as: Dr Nicholas Cole, ‘The problem of forbidding re-election’ in N. P. Cole, Grace Mallon and Kat Howarth, The Creation of the Electoral College, Quill Project at Pembroke College (Oxford, 2016), item 70.

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The problem of forbidding re-election

Commentary

Although the Committee of the Whole had agreed to a proposal to limit the executive magistrate to one term only, so as to secure his independence from the legislature (and thereby implementing a well-understood principle of 'rotation in office'), such a measure could be read as giving the holder of the office too little incentive for best behaviour. These two ideas were simply in tension with one another, and here the Convention reversed its previous position, fearing a magistrate unconcerned about re-election more than one too eager for it.

Associated event

Motion to strike out ineligibility clause. was adopted on 17 July 1787

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