I am sure (or at least hope) that a referendum can get placed on a ballot by someone (or group) that is binding if it gets the majority of the votes saying yes. I just don't know how it is done, especially for a national election.

In this case, term limits. We all know that politicians will NOT vote for term limits so it would seem that it would have to get placed on the national ballot by a group of US citizens. I just don't know what the actual process would be as I am not a constitutional lawyer.

I would like to see term limits of 8 to 11 years 364 days (to take into account the death of the person elected on day 1 of their term) for the President, 8 to 9 years 364 days (same reason) Representatives, 8 years to 11 years 364 days Senators (same reason). If the person elected (in the case of the House or Senate) were to die in office, it would be required that the replacement be chosen by special election or from the same party so that a Governor could not put in a crony from his own party. House members every 2 years, Senators every 4 years. Politicians could run again ONLY after sitting out a minimum of 8 years.

Elections would not be at the same time. For example; President elected in 2020, House in 2021, Senate in 2022, House in 2023, President in 2024, House in 2025, Senate in 2026, etc. That way the politicians can't keep saying that they need to keep being reelected so they can get the job done. If it can't be done in a couple years it doesn't need to be done and the offset elections mean what was proposed should continue to move through the process if it is a viable solution.

Democratic elections for Reps because they are not as broad based as Senators or President. Electoral College for President (national) and Senate (state - so that, like in PA, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia don't elect our US Senators)

The above is just a rough thought, I know things won't be that simplistic.

You can call me a dreamier that this will ever happen, I don't mind, but something needs to be done before the US becomes just like these other shithole 3rd world countries that are caused by socialism and communism.

But the question is CAN IT BE DONE or are we as a nation too far gone with too many obstacles in place do it? (Rein in our government without bloodshed)