Politics of Cambodia

In Cambodia, the type of government is a Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy. In Cambodia, the legislative power is vested in a Parliament. The head of the government is Norodom Sihamoni. 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 Cambodia lasts until the next succession. 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 Cambodia is 2.179. The strength of legal rights index for Cambodia is 11. Overall, it is considered to be rather strong - bancrupcy and collateral laws are able to protect the rights of borrowers and lenders quite well; credit information is abundant and easily accessible. In 2013, Cambodia received 807.4 million USD in foreign aid. In 2014, the foreign aid amounted to 790.9 USD.

Government

In Cambodia, the head of the government is Norodom Sihamoni. The government system of Cambodia is a Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy. In Cambodia, the legislative power is vested in a Parliament; this is a Bicameral legislative body, and therefore a Bicameral Parliament. According to the World Bank Group, the government effectiveness index of Cambodia is -0.68. This indicates that the government of Cambodia is ineffective. Public and civil services are severely handicapped, leading to potential for social and political upheaval.

Unions and alliances

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

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

Freedom in Cambodia

With regard to political and civil freedoms, Cambodia is 3. Citizens in Cambodia experience little to no civil liberties and political rights. Citizens are not free to express themselves and do not enjoy political freedom or a representative government. Countries with this political situation are dangerous for investment, as an authoritarian government may have outsize control over economic matters. To read more about freedom level in Cambodia click on Freedom in Cambodia.