How is Liberia’s government structured under the 1986 constitution?

Under the 1986 constitution, Liberia is structured as a multiparty republic with a government patterned after that of the United States, consisting of three distinct branches: executive, legislative, and judicial.1

• Executive Branch: The president serves as both the head of state and the head of government. The president is directly elected by the people to serve a six-year term.1
• Legislative Branch: The legislature is a bicameral body. It consists of a House of Representatives and a Senate. Members of both houses are directly elected; representatives serve six-year terms, while senators serve nine-year terms.1

This constitutional framework established the foundation for the country's multiparty system, which allows for various political organizations to participate in the democratic process.12