Questions people ask

Is Guatemala a monarchy or a republic?

Guatemala is a republic (presidential republic).

Who really rules Guatemala?

The president holds the real executive power. Head of state: President. Head of government: President. They are the same office.

How is the head of state of Guatemala chosen?

Direct popular vote.

Does Guatemala have a king?

No. Guatemala has no monarch.

Is Guatemala a federation?

No. It is a centralised unitary state.

How many chambers does the parliament of Guatemala have?

One chamber: Congress of the Republic (160 seats).

Parliament: Congress of the Republic

Guatemala's legislature has one chamber, 160 seats in all. Each dot is one seat; party seat counts are on IPU Parline.