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Government of Guyana

The Government of Guyana operates as a semi-presidential representative democratic republic, where the President of Guyana serves as both the head of state and government within a multi-party system. As a constitutional republic, the president is elected by citizens, and exercises executive power alongside the Cabinet of Guyana, leading the executive branch of government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the National Assembly of Guyana, while the judiciary operates independently from the executive and legislative branches. With a strong focus on upholding the rule of law and personal freedoms, the government is dedicated to maintaining a dynamic and progressive legal system.