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Costa Rica Government Investigation 2 Chinchilla Adelante is the first woman to be elected president of Costa Rica.



 Costa Rica is a republic with three branches of government. Executive power is held by a president. Legislative power is held by the legislative assembly. Judicial power is held by the Supreme Court. In addition to a president, there are two vice-presidents. The president can also establish a cabinet. The president, vice- presidents, and members of the legislative assembly are elected for four-year terms.

__ Did You Know? __  The Costa Rican constitution says that the president can serve only one four-year term. He or she can run for office again after sitting out for a term. Why do you think the people of Costa Rica would want a president to serve only one term? Costa Rica GI-1 Costa Rica GI-3 Costa Rica GI-4