Politics

__**Politics**__

Flag: Symbolizes patriotism and national pride.
 * White cross- symbolize of salvation.
 * In the center of the cross is the Dominican coat of arms.
 * Blue sections- symbolize liberty.
 * Red sections- symbolize the blood of the heroes who died to preserve it.



Government Type: Capitol: Independence Day: Constitution: Voting: Executive Branch: Legislative Branch: Judicial Branch:
 * Representative Democracy
 * Santo Domingo
 * February 27, 1844
 * November 28, 1966 (Amended July 25, 2002.)
 * All people 18 years and older have the right to vote with the exception of members of armed forces and national police.
 * __President__: Leonel Fernandez
 * The president is both chief of state and head of the government.
 * __Vice President__: Rafael Alburquerque
 * Elected with the president by popular vote for four year terms.
 * __Cabinet__: nominated by president.
 * __Subdivisions__: 31 provinces and the National District of Santo Domingo.
 * __National Congress/ Senate__
 * 32 seats. Each member is elected by popular vote for four year terms.
 * Approves treaties presidential appointments.
 * Power to try impeachment cases.
 * __Chamber of Deputies__
 * 150 seats. Each member is elected by popular vote for four year terms.
 * Initiates revenue-raising bills.
 * Power of impeachment.
 * Made up the President, leaders from the National Congress and Chamber of Deputies, the President of the Supreme Court, and a non-governing party member.

Political Parties:
 * __Dominican Liberation Party__: Leonel Fernandez
 * __Dominican Revolutionary Party__: Vicente Sanchez Baret
 * __Social Reformist Party__: Enrique Atun

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