Costa Rica Government

The most stable and oldest democracy in Central America

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The Republic of Costa Rica

Costa Rica has been known for the most stable and oldest democracy in Central America. Executive power is exercised by the president, who is both the head of state and head of government, and his cabinet. 57 Legislative Assembly deputies are used within the government system along with the President. These are elected every 4 years. The Costa Rica government is built upon the executive branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branch. Each branch plays a key role in how the government functions and makes decisions that affect everyone in the country. Costa Rica has no military, but it keeps a domestic police, security forces, and a Coast Guard. It a pleasant and safe country to visit and to live in.


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