Government
Chad is a republic with its own constitution, which was written on March 31, 1996, entered into force April 8, 1996, and amended in 2005 and 2010. They gained their independence from France on August 11, 1960. Chad has three branches of government, the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
The Executive Branch consists of the president and the Prime Minister. The President of Chad since December 4, 1990, is Idriss Déby. The Prime Minister since November 21, 2013, is Kalzeubet Pahimi Deubet. These people are elected by popular vote of the people in the 23 regions of Chad. The President serves 5 year terms unlike the 4 year terms served in the U.S.
The Legislative Branch is a unicameral National Assembly consisting of 188 seats.
The Judicial Branch consists of the Supreme Court, which has one Chief Justice and 15 other justices that are picked by the President.
The Executive Branch consists of the president and the Prime Minister. The President of Chad since December 4, 1990, is Idriss Déby. The Prime Minister since November 21, 2013, is Kalzeubet Pahimi Deubet. These people are elected by popular vote of the people in the 23 regions of Chad. The President serves 5 year terms unlike the 4 year terms served in the U.S.
The Legislative Branch is a unicameral National Assembly consisting of 188 seats.
The Judicial Branch consists of the Supreme Court, which has one Chief Justice and 15 other justices that are picked by the President.