Sri Lanka Government

The constitution of Sri Lanka recognizes it as a democratic, socialist republic. Sri Lanka is member of the United Nations and of the Commonwealth of Nations. The President of Sri Lanka acts as the head of the state and the commander in chief. He is elected for tenure of 6 years.
The Parliament of Sri Lanka is unicameral and it is a 225-member legislature. The President of the country is responsible for appointing the cabinet of ministers and he himself heads it. The Prime Minister of Sri Lanka is the leader of the ruling party in Parliament.
The Members of Parliament in Sri Lanka is elected on the basis of a proportional representation system. They are elected by universal adult suffrage for a 6 year term. The President of the country is vested with the power to dissolve, suspend and summon Parliament. The laws of the country are passed with consent from the Sri Lankan Parliament.
The 2 dominant political parties that control the political scenario in Sri Lanka are the Sri Lanka Freedom Party and the United National Party. Coalition politics is observed in this country. There are 24 administrative districts in Sri Lanka. District Ministers are appointed for each of these districts. There are 39 urban councils and 12 municipal councils in this country.

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