Paraguay elects on the national level a head of state — the president — and a legislature. The president of Paraguay is elected for a five-year term by the people. The National Congress (Congreso Nacional) has two chambers. The Chamber of Deputies (Cámara de Diputados) has 80 members, elected for a five-year term by proportional representation. The Chamber of Senators (Cámara de Senadores) has 45 members, elected for a five-year term by proportional representation.
Schedule Election Position 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013Type Presidential (April)National Congress (April)Gubernatorial (April) None Presidential (April)National Congress (April)Gubernatorial (April)President andvice presidentPresident and vice president None President and vice presidentNational CongressAll seats None All seats Provinces, cities and municipalitiesAll positions None All positions
Inauguration Position 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013Type Presidential (August)National Congress (August)Gubernatorial (August) None Presidential (August)National Congress (August)Gubernatorial (August)President andvice president15 August None 15 August National Congress15 August None 15 August Provinces, cities and municipalities15 August None 15 August
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