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[[Costa Rica]] elects on national level a [[head of state]] – the [[president]] – and a [[legislature]]. The [[President of Costa Rica]] is, together with two vice-presidents, elected for a four-year term by the people. The [[Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica|Legislative Assembly]] ''(Asamblea Legislativa)'' has 57 members, elected for four-year terms by [[proportional representation]] in each of the country's seven province. |
[[Costa Rica]] elects on national level a [[head of state]] – the [[president]] – and a [[legislature]]. The [[President of Costa Rica]] is, together with two vice-presidents, elected for a four-year term by the people. The [[Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica|Legislative Assembly]] ''(Asamblea Legislativa)'' has 57 members, elected for four-year terms by [[proportional representation]] in each of the country's seven province. |
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Costa Rica had a [[two-party system]], which means that there were two dominant [[political parties]], making it extremely difficult for anybody to achieve electoral success under the banner of any other party. In the most recent elections, more parties have achieved electoral success. |
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==Latest elections== |
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Elections in Costa Rica gives information on elections and election results in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica elects on national level a head of state – the president – and a legislature. The President of Costa Rica is, together with two vice-presidents, elected for a four-year term by the people. The Legislative Assembly (Asamblea Legislativa) has 57 members, elected for four-year terms by proportional representation in each of the country's seven province.
Latest elections
Template:Costa Rican presidential election, 2010
See also
External links
- Costa Rica Adam Carr
- Eleccionescr Neutral Site of Political Information
