Unitary Presidential Republic
Guatemala is governed as a unitary state under a presidential system, with a single four-year term for the presidency.
22 Departments
The country consists of 22 departments, each further divided into municipalities.
Unicameral Congress
Guatemala’s legislature, the Congress of the Republic, is the country’s single lawmaking chamber.
Two-Round Presidential Elections
Guatemala’s legislature, the Congress of the Republic, is the country’s single lawmaking chamber.