Politics of Venezuela

In Venezuela, the type of government is a Federal presidential constitutional republic. In Venezuela, the legislative power is vested in a National Assembly. The head of the government is Nicolás Maduro. 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 Venezuela lasts until 5 January 2022. 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 Venezuela lasts until 01/05/2022. 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 Venezuela is 2.493. In 2013, Venezuela received 48.1 million USD in foreign aid. In 2014, the foreign aid amounted to 44.8 USD.

Government

In Venezuela, the head of the government is Nicolás Maduro. The government system of Venezuela is a Federal presidential constitutional republic. In Venezuela, 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 Venezuela is -1.23. This indicates that the government of Venezuela 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 Venezuela is a member of.

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

Freedom in Venezuela

With regard to political and civil freedoms, Venezuela is 2. Citizens in Venezuela experience partial freedom. While the majority of citizens are able to exercise their free will to a certain extent in Venezuela, 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 Venezuela click on Freedom in Venezuela.