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Government of Colombia
The Government of Colombia is a unitary presidential republic with separation of powers into an executive, judicial, and legislative branch. The executive is led by the president, who acts as both the head of state and government, the judiciary includes four high courts which manage different fields of the law, and the national legislature is a bicameral congress composed of the senate and chamber of representatives.
The country is principally divided into 32 departments and one capital district.
The Economist Intelligence Unit rated Colombia a "flawed democracy" in 2024.[needs update]
The president of Colombia is elected by a direct popular vote, with elections held every four years. They are the head of state and government, as well as the commander-in-chief and supreme administrative authority. In 2015, congress limited the presidency to a single four-year term, preventing the president from seeking re-election.
For 150 years, excluding military dictatorships in the 1950s, the president came from either the Liberal Party or Conservative Party, with the country being a two-party system. But, every president following the 2002 election has come from a third party.
The Vice President is the second-highest executive office in Colombia. They are elected directly through appearing on a ticket with a presidential candidate. The office was reestablished by the constitution of 1991 after being abolished in 1905.
The Council of Ministers is the national government cabinet of Colombia, it is composed of the most senior appointed politicians of the executive branch. In addition to the president and vice president, members are the heads of ministries and administrative departments. Its composition has changed throughout history, but the council currently includes 19 ministers and 6 directors of administrative departments, all appointed by the president.
The legislative branch of Colombia's national government is the bicameral Congress, composed of the Senate and Chamber of Representatives. Its primary duties are lawmaking and legislative regulation, this includes drafting, enacting, interpreting, amending, and repealing laws.
Government of Colombia
The Government of Colombia is a unitary presidential republic with separation of powers into an executive, judicial, and legislative branch. The executive is led by the president, who acts as both the head of state and government, the judiciary includes four high courts which manage different fields of the law, and the national legislature is a bicameral congress composed of the senate and chamber of representatives.
The country is principally divided into 32 departments and one capital district.
The Economist Intelligence Unit rated Colombia a "flawed democracy" in 2024.[needs update]
The president of Colombia is elected by a direct popular vote, with elections held every four years. They are the head of state and government, as well as the commander-in-chief and supreme administrative authority. In 2015, congress limited the presidency to a single four-year term, preventing the president from seeking re-election.
For 150 years, excluding military dictatorships in the 1950s, the president came from either the Liberal Party or Conservative Party, with the country being a two-party system. But, every president following the 2002 election has come from a third party.
The Vice President is the second-highest executive office in Colombia. They are elected directly through appearing on a ticket with a presidential candidate. The office was reestablished by the constitution of 1991 after being abolished in 1905.
The Council of Ministers is the national government cabinet of Colombia, it is composed of the most senior appointed politicians of the executive branch. In addition to the president and vice president, members are the heads of ministries and administrative departments. Its composition has changed throughout history, but the council currently includes 19 ministers and 6 directors of administrative departments, all appointed by the president.
The legislative branch of Colombia's national government is the bicameral Congress, composed of the Senate and Chamber of Representatives. Its primary duties are lawmaking and legislative regulation, this includes drafting, enacting, interpreting, amending, and repealing laws.