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panama gov
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Question | Answer |
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what kind of government does Panama have? | Constitutional Democracy |
When did Panama gain it's independence? | November 1821 |
Who is the Chief of State for Panama? | President Espino, VP Navarro and VP Valdes |
How long is a term for the President? | 5 years |
Are the president elected on the same ticked or separately? | Elected on the same ticket |
Panama's legislature is ___cameral. | Unicameral |
The name of Panama's legislature is what? | The National Assembly |
How many members are there in Panama's legislature? | 78 |
What is the term length for a member of Panama's legislature? | 5 years |
What is the name of Panama's highest court? | Supreme Court |
What is the main level of courts in Panama? | Superior Court |
How many members are on Panama's Supreme Court? | Nine |
What country first claimed Panama? | Spain |
Until what year did Spain rule Panama? | 1821 |
What present day country was Panama once part of? | Columbia |
What country helped Panama break away from Columbia? | United States |
What year did the US agree to give Panama full control of the canal? | 1977 |
What year did Panama take full control of the canal? | 1999 |
What president agreed to give control back to Panama | Jimmy Carter |
Under what US president did Panama gain it's independence? | Teddy Rooseveldt |
Why is Panama the best place to have a canal in the Western Hemisphere? | Because it is only 40 miles across |