University Of Toronto Mauritian Society

Government

Government

Source: CIA World Fact Book

government

Country Name: Republic of Mauritius
Government type: Parliamentary democracy
Capital: Port-Louis
Independence: March 12, 1968 (from UK)
Legal System: based on French civil law system with elements of English common law in certain areas
Executive Branch: Chief of State, President Sir Anerood Jugnauth and Head of Government, Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam
Legislative Branch: unicameral National Assembly (66 seats; 62 elected by popular vote, 4 appointed by the election commission from the losing political parties to give representation to various ethnic minorities; members serve five-year terms)
Judicial Branch: Supreme Court
Flag description: four equal horizontal bands of red, blue, yellow and green

mauritius_flag



Leave a Comment

(required)

(required)



Formatting your comment
↑ Back to Top | Textarea: Larger | Smaller

DISCLAIMER: The content of this web site is entirely the responsibility of a campus organization which is independent from the University of Toronto. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the University. The University of Toronto shall not be liable for any damage resulting from the use or misuse of the contents of this web site.
 [This webspace is being hosted by University of Toronto Student Life]