Nicaragua: Government

Nicaragua is governed under the constitution of 1987 as amended. Executive power is held by the president, who is both head of state and head of government. The president is popularly elected for five years. Members of the unicameral 92-seat National Assembly are also elected for five years. The country is divided administratively into 15 departments and two autonomous regions.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• The Somozas, Sandinistas, Contras, and Chamorro
• Early History through U.S. Occupation
• History
• Government
• Economy
• Land and People
• Bibliography

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