Maduro has called for a "Constituent National Assembly" -- a body that could make those changes. It also would allow for the reshaping of the current legislative body, as well as redefine the President's executive powers.
"We must modify this state, especially the rotten National Assembly that's currently there," Maduro said. The body is controlled by the opposition.
Maduro made his announcement while speaking to a large crowd of government supporters who had gathered for May Day celebrations.
