Tidbits of Information on Colombia's Politics
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Executive Branch Summary
-President is both the chief of state and head of government. He is elected for 4 years and is eligible for a second term; the election process is by popular vote. The president appoints his own cabinet. Legislative Branch Summary -Bicameral Congress with the Senate (102 members) and the Chamber of Representatives (166 members) both of which are popularly elected and serve 4 year terms. Judicial Branch Summary -There are four supreme judicial organs: the Supreme Court of Justice, Council of State, Constitutional Court, and Superior Judicial Council. All members are elected by sister courts and Congress for 8 year terms. The National Anthem of the Republic of Colombia |