Guinea-Bissau · Government
Government and administration in Guinea-Bissau
How the executive, legislature and administrative state are organised, and which body is responsible for what.
The three branches
- Head of State — President of the Republic
- Five-year term; may dissolve the Assembly in defined circumstances.
- Executive — Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
- Accountable to the National People's Assembly.
- Legislative — National People's Assembly
- Unicameral, 102 members.
- Judicial — Supreme Court of Justice
- Superior Council of the Magistracy governs the career.
How legislation is made
Bills are debated and voted by the National People's Assembly and promulgated by the President, who may veto or seek review by the Supreme Court.
Enforcement institutions
- Public Order Police
- Civilian policing.
- Public Prosecution Service
- Ministério Público directs criminal investigation.
- Judiciary Police
- Investigates serious crime, including trafficking offences.
Government bodies and regulators
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