Since its adoption, the document has been at the heart of Myanmar's most significant political transformations, including the brief period of quasi-civilian rule (2011–2021) and the subsequent 2021 military coup that effectively suspended its democratic functions.
The most defining feature of the constitution is Article 109(b) and Article 141(b), which mandate that 25% of the seats in both houses are reserved for serving military officers nominated by the Commander-in-Chief. constitution of myanmar 2008
| Feature | Detail | |---------|--------| | | President | | Term | 5 years (max two terms) | | Election | Presidential Electoral College (3 groups: MPs from lower house, upper house, military-appointed MPs) | | Vice Presidents | Two (one civilian, one military) | | Removal | Impeachment by 2/3 majority of both houses | Since its adoption, the document has been at
The legislative branch is bicameral:
