Should there be a term limit on how long a country's President or Prime Minister can serve, or should they be able to serve for as long as people continue to vote for them?

Should there be a term limit on how long a country's President or Prime Minister can serve, or should they be able to serve for as long as people continue to vote for them? Published on 28 February 2018 → Survey conducted on 28 February 2018 on 4608 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

It is better to have a term limit, after which a President or Prime Minister has to stand down

43%

It is better to allow a President or Prime Minister to remain in office for as long as people continue to vote for them

40%

Don't know

17%

It is better to have a term limit, after which a President or Prime Minister has to stand down

43%

It is better to allow a President or Prime Minister to remain in office for as long as people continue to vote for them

40%

Don't know

17%

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