Government
The Republic of Nicaragua is a constitutional democracy, which gained independence from Spain in 1821. In addition to the nation government, there is a parallel government responsible for the administration of the two autonomous regions of the Atlantic coast.
Nicaragua's government is divided into four branches. The executive branch consists of the president and vice president. The judicial branch includes the Supreme Court, subordinate appeals courts, district courts and local courts. Many consider the judicial system ineffective and plagued by party interests and manipulation by the rich. There is an approach that attempts to reduce crowding in jails by having the aggressor and the aggrieved meet to strike a deal. For minor offenses, this is an effective tactic.
There is no capital punishment - the maximum sentence being 30 years, though the conditions of Nicaraguan prisons makes one wonder if the sentence isn't equally harsh.
The legislative branch consists of the National Assembly - a chamber in which 90 deputies representing different geographical regions vote on policy.
The fourth branch is unique to Nicaragua. The Consejo Supremo Nacional is in charge of running democratic elections.
Nicaragua's government is divided into four branches. The executive branch consists of the president and vice president. The judicial branch includes the Supreme Court, subordinate appeals courts, district courts and local courts. Many consider the judicial system ineffective and plagued by party interests and manipulation by the rich. There is an approach that attempts to reduce crowding in jails by having the aggressor and the aggrieved meet to strike a deal. For minor offenses, this is an effective tactic.
There is no capital punishment - the maximum sentence being 30 years, though the conditions of Nicaraguan prisons makes one wonder if the sentence isn't equally harsh.
The legislative branch consists of the National Assembly - a chamber in which 90 deputies representing different geographical regions vote on policy.
The fourth branch is unique to Nicaragua. The Consejo Supremo Nacional is in charge of running democratic elections.