Reform #23: Limit Prime Ministers to Two Terms Maximum
Amend constitution to prevent any individual from serving as Prime Minister for more than two terms (10 years total) to ensure leadership renewal.
Concentration of power in a single leader for extended periods undermines democratic renewal and creates opportunities for corruption and institutional capture.
- 1Set maximum of two terms with no individual serving more than 10 years total
- 2Count non-consecutive terms toward the limit
- 3Serving more than half a parliamentary term counts as full term
- 4Apply term limits from amendment enactment, not retroactively
- 5Follow constitutional amendment process requiring 2/3 Parliamentary majority
United States two-term limit ensures regular executive renewal since 1951
South Korea's single five-year term prevents power entrenchment
Mexico's six-year single term contributed to political stability since 1917
Constitutional amendment process requiring 2/3 Parliamentary majority
Consult provincial assemblies to build consensus
2-year process for full constitutional amendment completion
Public education campaign on democratic benefits of term limits
Constitutional amendment passed within 2 years
Clear succession planning encouraged in political parties
Enhanced institutional development beyond individual personalities
Regular leadership renewal ensuring democratic vitality
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