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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.)

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82%
Yes
18%
No
72%
Yes
14%
No
7%
Yes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test
2%
No, I would prefer term limits instead
3%
Yes, and ban anyone over the age of retirement from running for office
1%
No, mental competency is too subjective and the testing process could be abused
1%
No, this discriminates against older politicians
0%
No, our government needs experienced leaders

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 @9XMKKT4from Saskatchewan  answered…3wks3W

No, only if there exists substantial evidence to prove their potential senility should they be obliged to take a mental competency test

 @9JWWFBKfrom Ontario  answered…9mos9MO

Mandatory retirement should be initiated at 75, along with Term Limits for all elected roles, and the senate should be banned or elected.

 @9FMDLYLfrom Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

Nobody above age 70 should be able to run

 @9FF5G76from Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

Just cap the age at 70 instead

 @9D3WWDSfrom Saskatchewan  answered…1yr1Y

No, there should be an age limit of 70 for running for public office.

 @9CYGHXWfrom Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

Only if there is enough evidence to suggest the test is necessary.

 @9CQ8CWTfrom British Columbia  answered…1yr1Y

No, but require psychiatric evaluation every 2 years for politicians aged 80 years or older

 @9D36K4Qfrom British Columbia  answered…1yr1Y

It depends. There's a legitimate argument to be made, as older people have more health issues which could impede decisions, but younger people also have that to some ability, so I would say we should be more cautious.

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