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How long can a prime minister be in power without calling a general election?
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Under UK statute law, a Parliament lasts for a maximum of 5 years and 8 months, but of course Parliament can change this any time it wants. A Prime Minister stays in office for as long as s/he has the confidence of Parliament. (There is no limit on the number of terms that s/he can serve). THATS NOT WHAT THERE ASKING??^^^^ THERE SAYING HOW MANY TIMES A YEAR DOES THE PRIME MINISTER HAVE TO CALL AN ELECTION!!!!!!!! AND ITS NOT UNDER THE UK STATUE LAW Canada WAS GRANTED ITS OWN CONSTITION A LONG TIME AGO!!
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∙ 14y agoA political party can stay in power for a maximum of five years before they have to call an election. If the party get re-elected, then the leader of the party will remain Prime minister.
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