CapitalParamaribo Independência25 Novembro 1975 (from Netherlands) Feriado nacionalDia da independência, 25 Novembro (1975) Constituciónratificada 30 Setembro 1987 Sufrágio18 anos de idade; universal Poder Executivochefe do estado:Presidente Jules WIJDENBOSCH (desde 14 September 1996); Vice Presidente Pretaapnarian RADHAKISHUN (desde 14 September 1996); note - the president is both the chefe do estado and cabeça de governo
cabeça de governo:Presidente Jules WIJDENBOSCH (desde 14 September 1996); Vice Presidente Pretaapnarian RADHAKISHUN (desde 14 September 1996); note - the president is both the chefe do estado and cabeça de governo
cabinet:Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
elections:president and vice president elected by the National Assembly or, if no presidential or vice presidential candidate receives a constitutional majority vote in the National Assembly after two votes, by the larger People's Assembly (869 representatives from the national, local, and regional councils), for five-year terms; election last held 23 May 1996; runoff election held 5 September 1996 (next to be held NA May 2000)
note:widespread demonstrations during the summer of 1999 led to the calling of elections a year early
election results:Jules WIJDENBOSCH elected president; percent of legislative vote - NA; National Assembly failed to elect the president; results reflect votes cast by the People's Assembly - Jules WIJDENBOSCH (NDP) received 438 votes, Ronald VENETIAAN (NF) received 407 votes |
