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The Dominican Republic is a representative democracy, where the President of the Dominican Republic functions as both the head of the government and head of the multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in the bicameral National Congress. The Judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature.
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- ↑ "Abinader signs extradition of major capo". Dominican Today. Dominican Today. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
- ↑ "Yamil Abreu is in the maximum security cell in Najayo prison awaiting extradition". ARCHYDE. ARCHYDE. 9 September 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
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