Politics of Bolivia

To receive a better understanding of the government system in Bolivia.

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1. Politics of Bolivia By: Felicia Comuniello
2. Type of Government —  Government type: Republic —  Previously known as Republic of Bolivia —  Currently known as Plurinational State of Bolivia.
3. Chief Executive Juan Evo Morales Ayma —  Evo Morales- President since 2006 —  First Indigenous President —  Term of 5 years. Presidential Palace, La Paz
4. Second Chief Executive Alvaro Garcia Linera —  Vice President since 2006. —  Term of 5 years —  Also Serves as the President of the Plurinational Legislative Assembly
5. Political Parties —  Multi-party system with numerous parties.
6. Plurinational Legislative Assembly —  Bicamel National Congress —  The Chamber of Deputies —  130 seats —  The Senate —  36 seats —  Controlled in both houses by Movement for Socialism La Paz, Bolivia
7. Capital of Bolivia —  Only country in South America to boast two capital cities Sucre, Bolivia -Legal Capital - Judicial Branch La Paz, Bolivia -Seat of government
8. Interesting Fact —  The capital of Bolivia, La Paz is the highest administrative capital city in the world situated at an altitude of 11,910 ft.
9. External Links —  http://www.boliviabella.com/government.html —  http://www.factmonster.com/country/ bolivia.html#Government —  http://www.infoplease.com/country/bolivia.html —  http://www.10-facts-about.com/Bolivia/id/884