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In parliamentary systems, term limits usually exist for Heads of State, despite their mostly ceremonial role, in order to avoid a perpetuation of power and the weakening of the position of the Prime Minister, and instead do not exist, at least in the 63 countries observed, for Prime Ministers, as the government’s survival is closely tied to the legislative term, and the PM depends on the continued confidence of parliament, other than on internal elections or primaries in the party.