Description of Electoral System:

  The President of the Republic, who is Head of State and Government, is directly elected by an absolute majority in a secret, universal, adult ballot. The president is eligible for election for two five year terms.

 Angola has a unicameral parliament with a four year term. The National Assembly (Assembleia Nacional) has 223 seats elected by proportional representation; 130 members are elected from national lists, 3 members by Angolans living abroad and the 18 provinces each elect 5 members.