Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Lame Duck Politician? (1) Having lost a re-election bid (2) Choosing not to seek another term after expiration of his/her term. (3) No term limit running for particular office again (4) Abolition of Office after his/her official term

Explanation

In politics, a lame duck or outgoing politician is an elected official whose successor has already been elected or will be soon. An outgoing politician is often seen as having less influence with other politicians due to their limited time left in office. Conversely, a lame duck is free to make decisions that exercise the standard powers with little fear of consequence, such as issuing executive orders, pardons, or other controversial edicts. Lame duck politicians result from term limits, planned retirement, or electoral losses, and are especially noticeable where political systems build in a delay between the announcement of results and the taking of office by election winners. Even at the local level, politicians who do not seek re-election can lose credibility and influence. Uncompleted projects may fall to the wayside as their influence diminishes. The status can be due to: o having lost a re-election bid o choosing not to seek another term, which would start at the expiration of the current term o a term limit which prevents the official from running for that particular office again o the abolition of the office, which must nonetheless be served out until the end of the official's term.