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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |