Government

The Government and Basic Institutions

A new constitution was adopted on 8 December 1992. However, the legal system still most resembles Soviet civil law. Uzbekistan lacks an independent judicial system.

The Executive
The head of state is the president, Islom Karimov. President Karimov was elected president by the Supreme Soviet in 1990, elected in a general election in 1991 and his term was extended an additional four years by referendum in 1996.

A presidential poll was held on January 9, 2000. According to Uzbek government sources, election turnout was approximately 96% with Karimov winning over 91% of the vote. The President appoints cabinet posts and judges.

The Legislature
The Legislature consists of the unicameral Oliy Majlis.  There are 250 seats in this body, and its members are elected by popular vote. Legislative elections were held on December 5, 1999 and five pro-government parties split the vote for representatives in the Oliy Majlis.

The Judiciary
The judicial system in Uzbekistan does not operate independently from the Executive Branch.  Supreme Court judges are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Oliy Majlis.

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