Guatemala

Congress of the Republic

Political system Political systems: Presidential, Parliamentary, Presidential-Parliamentary, Monarchy, Communist, Transitional.
Presidential system
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Structure of parliament Structure of parliament: Unicameral, bicameral
Unicameral
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IPU membership Current membership status
Yes
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Budget

Data on parliament’s budget role and activities

Parliamentary powers to amend the budget
Other (please specify)
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Notes
parliament can make the necessary adjustments to the budget adding appropriate restrictions so that transfers cannot be made between sections.
Parliament has a specialized unit to conduct budgetary analysis For example, a Parliamentary Budget Office.
Yes
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Number of staff (full-time equivalent positions)
18
Date when parliament received the draft budget from the government, per year
08.09.2021
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Date when parliament adopted the budget, per year
18.11.2021
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