National Political Term Limit & Anti-Dynasty Governance Act – Leadership Must Be Earned, Not Inherited

Republica Dominicana
Presidential Decree No. 038-DR
Issued by: Future DR President Candidate

Subject: National Political Term Limit & Anti-Dynasty Governance Act – Leadership Must Be Earned, Not Inherited

Effective Immediately

To preserve democracy, prevent political abuse, and protect future generations from dynastic control, this decree imposes strict term limits, a mandatory leadership pathway, and a permanent ban on immediate family succession in elected office.

Article 1 – Presidential & Vice Presidential Term Limits

  1. The President and Vice President of the Dominican Republic may only serve a maximum of two (2) elected terms, whether consecutive or non-consecutive.
  2. No additional extensions, interim appointments, or reelection by technicality shall be permitted after two full terms.

Article 2 – Term Limits for Congress and Senate

  1. All members of the National Congress and Senate shall be limited to four (4) total terms in office.
  2. This applies to both chambers, regardless of whether terms are consecutive or split across decades.
  3. Once a legislator completes four terms, they are permanently ineligible for reelection.

Article 3 – Anti-Dynasty Rule

  1. Immediate family members of any sitting or former President, Vice President, Senator, or Congressman may not run for public office while their relative is in office or within 6 years of their term ending.
  2. “Immediate family” includes:
    • Spouse or partner
    • Children and stepchildren
    • Parents and siblings
    • In-laws residing in the same household
  3. This is to protect against family-based power consolidation and corruption.

Article 4 – Leadership Eligibility Path

  1. Any individual who seeks to run for President or Vice President must have:
    • Served at least one full term as an elected member of either Congress or Senate
    • Completed public ethics and governance training certification
  2. This ensures that national leadership is based on experience, understanding of legislation, and public accountability.

Article 5 – Enforcement & Oversight

  1. The Central Electoral Board will be tasked with:
    • Verifying candidate eligibility
    • Enforcing term limits and anti-dynasty rules
    • Publishing candidate histories for public review
  2. Any violations or attempts to bypass these laws shall result in:
    • Immediate disqualification from public office
    • Permanent ban on future candidacy
    • Criminal prosecution for election fraud

Article 6 – Public Accountability Campaign

  1. A civic education program titled “Gana tu Puesto, No tu Herencia” (Earn Your Seat, Not Your Inheritance) will educate voters on:
    • Term limits
    • Government roles and responsibilities
    • How to report eligibility violations

This is not about politics. It’s about the people. We don’t inherit leadership — we earn it. No more lifers. No more dynasties. From now on, public office belongs to those who serve with experience, not those born with influence.

Signed,
Future DR President Candidate
President of the Dominican Republic
Date: Day One, Term One