It preferred to give the President and the members of Congress a fixed term of office, and, however unpopular they might become temporarily, they should have the right and the opportunity to proceed even with unpopular policies, and thus challenge the final verdict of the people.
Beck argues that fixed terms allow elected officials to pursue unpopular policies without immediate repercussions.
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