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Ecuador is a republic, governed democratically by an executive, a judicial, and a legislative branch. The president, vice president, and Congressmen are elected to concurrent four year terms. The justices of the Supreme Court are appointed by the Congress and serve indefinitely. Presidents may only be reelected after an intervening term, while other legislators may be elected immediately.

Ecuador is a member of the United Nations and many regional groups. The country is known for emphasizing a multicultural approach to issues of international diplomacy.

The Roman Catholic religion is by far the most prominent in Ecuador, with about 94% of the country claiming Catholicism as their religion. The evangelical Protestant church has grown tremendously, especially in the poor regions. Jehovah’s Witnesses and Mormons have also experienced recent growth in Ecuador. Islam and Judaism can claim a tiny percentage of followers in the country…Other religious presence is negligible.

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