Rwanda · Constitution
Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda
Adopted by referendum in 2003 and revised in 2015, which reset and extended presidential term limits. Contains distinctive provisions on combating genocide ideology and requiring at least 30% female representation in decision-making organs, which has produced one of the world's highest rates of women in parliament.
The constitutional text
Adopted by referendum in 2003 and revised in 2015, which reset and extended presidential term limits. Contains distinctive provisions on combating genocide ideology and requiring at least 30% female representation in decision-making organs, which has produced one of the world's highest rates of women in parliament.
Separation of powers
Presidential system with a Prime Minister, a bicameral Parliament of Chamber of Deputies and Senate, and a judiciary headed by the Supreme Court which also exercises constitutional jurisdiction.
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