Uruguay , country, South America: Government

Uruguay is governed under the constitution of 1967 as amended. Executive power is held by the president, who is both head of state and head of government. The president is popularly elected for a five-year term and may not serve consecutive terms. The bicameral legislature, the General Assembly, consists of a 30-seat Chamber of Senators and a 99-seat Chamber of Representatives. The members of the General Assembly are also elected for five-year terms. Administratively, Uruguay is divided into 19 departments.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Civil Strife in Modern Uruguay
• Government Reforms
• Independence and War
• European Involvement and the Struggle for Independence
• Government
• Economy
• Land and People
• Bibliography

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