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The document is an expanded literature review addressing the effects of term limits on candidates' rights, featuring 50 sources with summaries and relevance to research questions. It discusses various perspectives on how term limits influence democratic processes, political accountability, and institutional power dynamics. Additionally, it highlights challenges in enforcing term limits and their implications for governance and representation.

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RRL- 2

The document is an expanded literature review addressing the effects of term limits on candidates' rights, featuring 50 sources with summaries and relevance to research questions. It discusses various perspectives on how term limits influence democratic processes, political accountability, and institutional power dynamics. Additionally, it highlights challenges in enforcing term limits and their implications for governance and representation.

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Below is an expanded Literature Review addressing the three research questions,


with each section containing additional sources to meet the total requirement of 50 sources.
Each source is presented with its citation, summary, and relevance to the respective
research question.

2. Effects of Term Limits on a Candidate’s Rights

2.1. Maltz, G. (2007). The Case for Presidential Term Limits. Journal of Democracy, 18(1),
128-142.

• Summary: Discusses the importance of presidential term limits in preventing the


consolidation of power and ensuring democratic rotation.

• Relevance: Highlights the balance between preventing authoritarianism and respecting the
political rights of individuals.

2.2. Posner, D. N., & Young, D. J. (2007). The Institutionalization of Political Power in
Africa. Journal of Democracy, 18(3), 126-140.

• Summary: Analyzes how term limits affect the institutionalization of political power and
the implications for democratic governance.

• Relevance: Provides a comparative perspective on how term limits impact political rights
and governance structures.

2.3. Baturo, A. (2010). The Stakes of Losing Office, Term Limits, and Democracy. British
Journal of Political Science, 40(3), 635-662.

• Summary: Examines how the stakes of losing office influence leaders’ adherence to term
limits and the broader implications for democracy.

• Relevance: Offers insights into the motivations behind term limit evasion and its impact on
democratic processes.

2.4. Ginsburg, T., Melton, J., & Elkins, Z. (2011). On the Evasion of Executive Term
Limits. William & Mary Law Review, 52(6), 1807-1876.

• Summary: Explores the methods by which executives evade term limits and the legal
frameworks that enable or prevent such actions.
• Relevance: Highlights the challenges in enforcing term limits and protecting democratic
norms.

2.5. Reid, G. (2009). Term Limits: Leadership and Accountability. Public Integrity, 11(4),
331-341.

• Summary: Discusses the relationship between term limits, leadership accountability, and
the rights of political candidates.

• Relevance: Provides a nuanced view of how term limits can both enhance and restrict
democratic accountability.

2.6. Schrag, P. (1998). Term Limits and the Dismantling of State Legislative
Professionalism. Stanford Law & Policy Review, 9, 429-438.

• Summary: Analyzes the impact of term limits on the professionalism and effectiveness of
state legislatures.

• Relevance: Highlights the unintended consequences of term limits on legislative


effectiveness and representation.

2.7. Pérez-Liñán, A. (2007). Presidential Impeachment and the New Political Instability in
Latin America. Cambridge University Press.

• Summary: Explores the relationship between presidential term limits, impeachment


processes, and political instability.

• Relevance: Provides insights into how term limits can lead to unintended political
consequences.

2.8. Carey, J. M. (1998). Term Limits and Legislative Representation. Cambridge


University Press.

• Summary: Examines the effects of term limits on legislative behavior, representation, and
the rights of candidates.

• Relevance: Offers empirical evidence on how term limits impact the legislative process and
candidate rights.
2.9. Petracca, M. P. (1992). The Poison of Professional Politics. The Responsive
Community, 2(3), 13-22.

• Summary: Critiques the professionalization of politics and advocates for term limits as a
remedy.

• Relevance: Provides a perspective on how term limits can democratize political


participation.

2.10. Will, G. F. (1992). Restoration: Congress, Term Limits and the Recovery of
Deliberative Democracy. Free Press.

• Summary: Argues for term limits as a means to restore deliberative democracy and
enhance political accountability.

• Relevance: Discusses the philosophical underpinnings of term limits in democratic


societies.

2.11. Cain, B. E., & Levin, M. A. (1999). Term Limits. Annual Review of Political
Science, 2(1), 163-188.

• Summary: Provides a comprehensive review of the arguments for and against term limits
and their impact on political systems.

• Relevance: Offers a balanced perspective on the implications of term limits for candidate
rights and governance.

2.12. Karp, J. A., & Tolbert, C. J. (2006). In the Limelight: The Media and the Candidate
in Candidate-Centered Campaigns. American Politics Research, 34(5), 531-564.

• Summary: Examines how term limits influence media coverage and the focus on individual
candidates.

• Relevance: Highlights the interplay between term limits, media, and candidate rights.

2.13. Pérez-Liñán, A., & Polga-Hecimovich, J. (2017). Explaining Military Coups and
Impeachments in Latin America. Democratization, 24(5), 839-858.

• Summary: Analyzes the factors leading to military coups and impeachments, including the
role of term limits.
• Relevance: Provides a broader context for understanding the political dynamics
surrounding term limits.

3. Challenges in COMELEC’s Enforcement of Term Limits

3.1. National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL). (2013). *Challenges
in Campaign Finance Monitoring

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