How often should a legislature be elected?

[Mercenary]

I like the Senate system with 6 year terms and 1/3 being up for election every 2 years. But I'd prefer they only be able to hold office for one term.

Presidency I think would be better to have a single 6 year term.

House I am not sure on maybe 4 years with half being up for election every 2 years. Again, one term only.

[Hatman 🍁]

Also, recalls are stupid. They totally defeat the purpose of having election terms in the first place.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

It really depends on place and time - but I don't like the idea in British-style Westminister systems, of fixed terms.  I think that if anything 5 years is the max except for Presidential elections (and yearly elections for the same position is just nonsense).
Recalls make more sense in a checks and balances system as well.  Not so much in say, Britain.

[Antonio the Sixth]

Again, one term only.

That's a terrible idea.

[ElectionsGuy]

I like two year terms, not too close to be annoyed by too many elections, not too far to want to vote for other candidates or reaffirm candidates.

[Hatman 🍁]

Ironically, term limits are undemocratic (takes a choice away from voters)

[🦀🎂🦀🎂]

The one term only idea is nice, but in practise (See: Mexico) is a disaster.

[politicus]

Every 4-5 years.

In the US you should do away with mid-terms and elect both Senators and representatives to four year terms in presidential years. Everyone being elected at the same time gives a decent chance of one party majority and efficient government. The checks and balances aspect is overdone in the US system.

[🦀🎂🦀🎂]

I think the US should nix midterms, but have the House elected every four and only two classes of Senators every eight years. Recall available at any time (including for President).

[Njall]

Approximately every 4 years, but I don't really believe in fixed election dates