Politics of Armenia

In Armenia, the type of government is a Semi-presidential republic. In Armenia, the legislative power is vested in a National Assembly. The head of the government is Armen Sarkissian. The governmental structure of a country determines the manner in which laws are written, approved, and interpreted. Government type determines the manner in which elections are held as well as the country's system of policing its citizens. The term of office of the head of state in Armenia lasts until 1 January 2023. The length of a head of state's term has a direct effect on the power and influence of the executive position. A longer term of office provides the head of state with increased authority. The term of office of the head of state in Armenia lasts until 01/01/2023. The length of a head of state's term has a direct effect on the power and influence of the executive position. A longer term of office provides the head of state with increased authority. The Global Peace Index (GPI) for Armenia is 2.028. The strength of legal rights index for Armenia is 5. Overall, it is considered to be rather inadequate - bancrupcy and collateral laws are able to protect the rights of borrowers and lenders to some degree; credit information may be sufficient, but hardly available, or, the oppoiste case, available but not sufficient. In 2013, Armenia received 272.7 million USD in foreign aid. In 2014, the foreign aid amounted to 400.1 USD.

Government

In Armenia, the head of the government is Armen Sarkissian. The government system of Armenia is a Semi-presidential republic. In Armenia, the legislative power is vested in a National Assembly; this is a Unicameral legislative body, and therefore a Unicameral National Assembly. According to the World Bank Group, the government effectiveness index of Armenia is -0.17. This indicates that the government of Armenia is mediocre. While some public and civil services are limited, in other cases they can be considered adequate or even effective. Potential investors should carefully evaluate the governmental situation in Armenia before considering any business maneuvers.

Unions and alliances

This section deals with a list of unions Armenia is a member of.

Armenia is a member of the United Nations (UN). Armenia is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Armenia is a member of the International Monetery Fun (IMF). To read more about when Armenia became a member of these unions and what additional political unions and alliances Armenia is part of, click on Armenia membership in international unions.

Freedom in Armenia

With regard to political and civil freedoms, Armenia is 2. Citizens in Armenia experience partial freedom. While the majority of citizens are able to exercise their free will to a certain extent in Armenia, some political engagement may be limited and certain population groups may be excluded from certain freedoms or expressions. To read more about freedom level in Armenia click on Freedom in Armenia.