Unitary Presidential Republic
Benin is governed as a unitary state under a presidential system, with a two-term limit on the presidency.
12 Departments
The country consists of 12 departments, each further divided into communes.
Unicameral National Assembly
Benin’s legislature, the National Assembly, is the country’s single lawmaking chamber.
Direct Presidential Elections
Benin’s legislature, the National Assembly, is the country’s single lawmaking chamber.