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The Fourth Republic

The 1992 Constitution restored multiparty constitutional government and set rules for rights, elections, public institutions and limits on power. Since 1993, governments have changed through the ballot box, including transfers between rival parties, but democracy still depends on institutions and public participation.

What has helped the Fourth Republic endure, and what keeps it accountable?

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