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The Republic Of Suriname is a constitutional Democracy based on the 1987 Constitution . EXECUTIVE BRANCH The executive branch is headed by the President , who is elected by a two-thirds majority of the National Assembly or, failing that, by a majority of the People's Assembly for a 5-year term. If at least two-thirds of the National Assembly cannot agree to vote for one presidential candidate, a People's Assembly is formed from all National Assembly delegates and regional and municipal Representatives who were elected by popular vote in the most recent national election. A Vice President , normally elected at the same time as the president, needs a simple majority in the National Assembly or People's Assembly to be elected for a 5-year term. As head of government, the president appoints a cabinet of ministers. There is no constitutional provision for removal or replacement of the president unless he resigns. A 15-member State Advisory Council advises the president in the conduct of Policy . Eleven of the 15 council seats are allotted by proportional representation of all political parties represented in the National Assembly. The president chairs the Council , and two seats are allotted to representatives of labor, and two are to employers' organizations.
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