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Venezuela’s constitution establishes a federal presidential system with executive, legislative, judicial and other public institutions. The president heads the executive branch and oversees national administration and the implementation of government policy. The National Assembly serves as the country’s legislature, debating and passing laws, approving public spending and carrying out legislative oversight. Venezuela is also divided into states and municipalities, with regional and local governments responsible for a range of public services and administrative responsibilities.
The judicial system includes the Supreme Tribunal of Justice and other courts responsible for interpreting and applying Venezuelan law. Political life is shaped by government institutions, opposition organizations, political parties, economic conditions, public opinion and international relations. Energy policy, inflation, public services, sanctions, institutional reform and relations with foreign governments remain important areas of national political debate. Together, these institutions and political forces influence how laws, economic policies and government priorities are developed and carried out across the country.
Venezuela's promised national elections could remain more than a year away as acting President Delcy RodrĂguez's government, opposition representatives and international partners negotiate institutional and electoral reforms.
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