Guatemala

:For the city, see Guatemala City.

Politics

Main article: Politics of Guatemala

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Guatemala's unicameral parliament, the Congreso de la República (Congress of the Republic) with 158 seats, is elected every four years, concurrently with the presidential elections.

Related Topics:
Unicameral - Congreso de la República

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The President of Guatemala acts as the head of state and head of government.

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In his executive tasks, he is assisted by a cabinet of ministers, which he appoints.

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See also: Guatemala election, 2003

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