Government Structure

Suriname has a strong democratic tradition dating back to 1949 when general suffrage was introduced, with an interruption during 1980-1987 when military government prevailed. Suriname scores a 1 for political rights and a 2 for civil liberties on the Freedom Index of the Freedom House. The status of Suriname is ‘Free’.

The main institutions are the Parliament (The National Assembly), the United People’s Assembly, the Government headed by the President, the State Advisory Council and the Court of Justice.