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How is the president of Guyana chosen under the 1980 constitution?
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Under the 1980 constitution of Guyana, executive power is vested in the president. The president is the nominee of the political party whose slate of candidates receives the most votes in the general election for the National Assembly. Once in office, the president is responsible for appointing the cabinet.1