 Coat of Arms of the Republic of Ghana | |
 Jubilee House, the official residence and presidential palace in the country. | |
| Government overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | Independence Day 67 years, 7 months Republic Day 64 years, 4 months 1992 Constitution 32 years, 5 months |
| Type | Parliamentary democracy with executive presidency |
| Jurisdiction | Republic of Ghana |
| Headquarters | Accra, Greater Accra  |
| Government executives | |
| Website | www |
The Government of Ghana was created as a parliamentary democracy, followed by alternating military and civilian governments in Ghana. In January 1993, military government gave way to the Fourth Republic after presidential and parliamentary elections in late 1992. The 1992 constitution divides powers among a president, parliament, cabinet, council of state, and an independent judiciary. The government is elected by universal suffrage.