Syria: Government
Government
Syria is governed under the constitution of 2012. The president, who is head of state, is the most powerful political and military figure in the country. He is directly elected to a seven-year term, and is limited to serving two terms. The government is headed by the prime minister, who is appointed by the president. The unicameral legislature consists of the 250-seat People's Assembly, whose members are popularly elected from multiseat constituencies by proportional representation to four-year terms. Administratively, Syria is divided into 14 provinces or governates.
Sections in this article:
- Introduction
- The Assad Regime
- An Independent Nation
- The Foundations of Modern Syria
- Crusaders and Conquerers
- Early History
- Government
- Economy
- People
- Land
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