government: semi-presidential republic
state of civil and political rights: Free
constitution: 12 February 1992
legal system: blend of Soviet, German, and US systems that combine "continental" or "civil" code and case-precedent
legislative system: unicameral State Great Hural, 76 seats; members elected by popular vote to serve four-year terms
judicial system: Supreme Court whose judges are nominated nominated by the General Council of Courts and approved by the president
religion: Buddhist Lamaist 50%, Shamanist and Christian 6%, Muslim 4%, none 40%
death row: at least 9 (as of July 30, 2009)
year of last executions: 0-0-0
death sentences: 0
executions: 0
international treaties on human rights and the death penalty:
situation:
