Since Ghana's return to constitutional rule in 1992, the country has maintained a steady democratic system of governance, held five successful general elections and witnessed two smooth transfers of power from ruling regimes to opposition parties in 2001 and in 2009 respectively.
Ghana operates a presidential system akin to that of the United States of America where the President of the Republic who wields executive powers is elected every four years by universal adult suffrage. Under the concept of Separation of Powers, the 230-member Parliament of Ghana is separate from the Executive though the parliament has a strong connection to the Executive arm of government through the Ministers of State, at least 50 per cent of whom should also be Members of Parliament.
Ghana's political system is stable, open, democratic and accountable, and the principles of good governance, respect for human rights and adherence to the rule of law are entrenched norms in Ghana's political system.