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| Attribute | TogoReviewed | ArmeniaReviewed |
|---|---|---|
| Legal family | Civil law (French tradition) | Civil law |
| System of governmentIdentical | Unitary parliamentary republic | Unitary parliamentary republic |
| Constitution | Constitution of the Fifth Republic | Constitution of the Republic of Armenia |
| In force since | 1992 | 1995 |
| Capital | Lomé | Yerevan |
| Official languages | French, Ewe, Kabiyé | Armenian |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF) | Dram (AMD) |
| Population | 9,100,000 | 2,800,000 |
| Division of powers | Since 2024 a parliamentary system: a President of the Council of Ministers accountable to the National Assembly, a ceremonial President of the Republic, and a bicameral legislature with a Senate. | Unitary, with ten provinces headed by centrally appointed governors and Yerevan as a separate community with an elected council. Local self-government is guaranteed constitutionally and has been consolidated through mergers of small communities. |
| How law is made | Bills are considered in committee and plenary in both chambers, then promulgated. The Cour constitutionnelle may review a text before promulgation on referral. | Bills are introduced by the Government, deputies or a citizens' initiative of 50,000 voters, and pass two readings in the National Assembly. Constitutional laws need three-fifths of the total membership. The President signs and publishes within 21 days, or may return a law once to the Assembly, or refer it to the Constitutional Court. Government bills may be designated urgent, compressing the timetable. |
| Legal profession | Avocats admitted through the Barreau du Togo; notaires and huissiers are separate regulated offices. | Advocates are licensed by the Chamber of Advocates after the qualifying examination and the School of Advocates course, and hold a monopoly on criminal defence. Public defenders sit within the Chamber rather than a separate agency, which is unusual and makes the Chamber the main legal aid provider. Notaries are licensed by the Ministry of Justice and their authentication is required for property transactions, powers of attorney and many corporate acts. |
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