- The essential elements of the Colombian State
- Executive power
- Legislative power
- Power of attorney
- Watchdogs
- References
The elements that make up the Colombian state, according to the 1991 Colombian constitution, are three public powers: the executive power, the legislative power and the judicial power; in addition, of the autonomous public organisms.
These powers fulfill the function of maintaining the internal order of the country, and consequently, directing fundamental decision-making for the welfare of the Colombian people, and within the framework of the preservation of the social state and sovereignty.
The essential elements of the Colombian State
Executive power
It is headed by the President of the Republic, who is elected by popular vote to serve a four-year presidential term.
According to article 191 of the constitution, the requirements to run for the presidency of Colombia are: having Colombian nationality by birth, being a practicing citizen and being over thirty years of age at the time of the election.
Likewise, the executive branch is made up of the Vice President of the Republic (also elected by popular vote), the ministerial cabinet, the directors of the administrative departments and the superintendents.
Similarly, at the regional level, this power is represented by the governors of each state and the mayors of the municipality, who are elected by direct suffrage in their respective jurisdictions.
Legislative power
It is in charge of the drafting of the laws, regulations and norms that make up the Colombian legislation. Likewise, they must ensure the correct implementation and execution of these laws.
It is made up of a Bicameral Congress, which is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Citizens who are part of both chambers must be elected by popular vote, and must be at least 30 years old at the time of their nomination. The election period is four years.
The legislative power also fulfills the function of guaranteeing the political control of the country, and of continuously reviewing the validity of the legislation, including the constitution of the republic.
It is also in charge of the election of senior judicial officials, and of the representatives of the control bodies.
Power of attorney
It is the commissioner to guarantee the fair and correct application of the laws, as well as to resolve the conflicts of law between Colombian citizens.
This power is composed of the High Courts: the Supreme Court of Justice, the Constitutional Court, the Council of State, the Superior Council of the Judiciary.
In addition, the special jurisdictions and the Office of the Attorney General of the Nation are also part of the judiciary.
Among its main functions are the preservation of the Colombian Constitution, and the safeguarding of the balance of forces between the other public powers.
Watchdogs
It is a conglomerate of independent public organizations at the command of the Colombian state.
Institutions such as the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic, the Office of the Ombudsman, the Public Ministry, the National Electoral Council and the Bank of the Republic are part of the control bodies.
References
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