Have the newly revised Additional Articles of the Constitution expanded presidential power?
A2: Frankly, not only has there been no increase in presidential power as a result of the newly revised Additional Articles, that power has been pretty much restricted, for the following reasons. First, the Legislature has the power to dismiss the premier through a no-confidence vote.[1] This is a check-and-balance measure against the president’s power to dissolve the Legislature.[2] Second, the president is restricted by his term of office.[3] He is further restricted by the Legislature’s right to impeach him.[4] Another restriction comes in the form of the electorate’s right of recall.[5] Third, the premier appointed by the president is accountable to the Legislature. The Legislature can therefore impose indirect restrictions on the president.[6] In sum, although this round of constitutional revision has resulted in the loss by the Legislature of its right to confirm the appointment of the premier, the Legislature nonetheless has obtained the power to dismiss the premier through a no
