Politics

The politics of Tajikistan takes place in a framework of a presidential republic, whereby the President is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Legislative power is vested in both the executive branch and the two chambers of parliament.

Executive Branch

The president is elected by popular vote for a seven-year term. The prime minister is appointed by the president. The Council of Ministers is appointed by the president, approved by the Supreme Assembly. Tajikistan held a constitutional referendum on 22 June 2003 that, among other things, set a term limit of two seven-year terms for the president.

Legislative Branch

The Supreme Assembly (Majlisi Oli) has two chambers. The Assembly of Representatives (Majlisi Mamoyandogan) has 63 members, elected for a five year term in, 22 by proportional representation and 41 in single-seat constituencies. The National Assembly (Majlisi Milliy) has 33 members, 25 elected for a five year term by local majlisi deputies and 8 appointed by the president.