@ISIDEWITHQuestionselections1yr ago

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

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.)

58%
Yes
42%
No
45%
Yes
34%
No
9%
Yes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test
4%
No, this discriminates against older politicians
4%
Yes, and ban anyone over the age of retirement from running for office
2%
No, our government needs experienced leaders
2%
No, I would prefer term limits instead
0%
No, mental competency is too subjective and the testing process could be abused

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