This is going to come from a very Westminster-style approach, as someone who lives in a reasonably healthy democracy with that system, so it's a bit biased towards that. For me the first four are the most important ones, as those are the fundamental issues I think face the states (although I'm pretty biased in that I do not like Presidental systems at all, as I think it places way too much power into the hands of one individual, who is virtually unaccountable for a couple of years). Introduce MMP or some form of proportional representation to the House of Representatives (MMP is best because it retains local representation and STV/Ranked Choice isn't *actually* proportional). Abolish the presidency and replace it with a Westminster style Parliamentary system, so ministers are legislators and one is picked to be PM, not directly elected. Instead of a monarch, have a president appointed by 2/3 of the House. President has no power, instead acts on the binding advice of cabinet. With proportional representation coalition governments are almost always the outcome, so a check on power isn't as necessary, so the Senate could either be abolished, or changed to a more advisory, appointed role, where it could delay and amend legislation, but be overruled by the House of Representatives if necessary (think House of Lords in the UK). Introduce an impartial civil service, so that 99% of government jobs aren't political appointees. Change to independent commission (like most Westminster system countries) Remove the confirmation process for the Senate for all executive branch nominees and change judicial nominees to be nominated by an independant commission and then confirmed by 2/3 of the house. Stop televising committee meetings, so real scrutiny can be done, not just political grandstanding. Strict caps on donations to parties, no donations from companies. No PACs or SuperPACs either. Remove the ability for states to conduct elections, re-assign this, along with the drawing of electoral districts, to an independent commission (again Westminster style) Break up all large news companies to encourage media plurarlity and require opinion and news to be clearly differentiated. Nationalise most healthcare, leaving private insurance for non-essential medical work. Make the Speaker of the House nonpartisan Reduce military spending and look to responsibly managing the deficit Do similar reforms as above to all states (e.g. proportional representation, abolish governorships, etc) Introduce constitutional amendments to protect rights that have been guarenteed for decades, but based on (imo) precarious interpretations of some amendments (e.g. Roe v Wade, gay marriage, etc.) Prevent judicial activism by having a functional legislative process Introduce mandatory retirement at 75 for all judges, also must be appointed based on merit and seniority. Ensure there is enough polling places, same day voter registration, end voter supression, etc. (Most of this could be achieved by a truly nonpartisan electoral commission)