Government and politics of Guyana takes place in a framework of a semi-presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Guyana is the head of government, and of a multi-party system.

Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the National Assembly of Guyana.

Historically, politics are a source of tension in the country, and violent riots have often broken out during elections. During the 1970s and 1980s, the political landscape was dominated by the People’s National Congress.

In 1992, the first “free and fair” elections were overseen by former United States President Jimmy Carter, and the People’s Progressive Party has led the country since.

The two main political parties are principally organized along ethnic lines and as a result often clash on issues related to the allocation of resources.