Dominican Republic: Judicial constraints on executive

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 Dominican Republic

Judicial constraints on executive

 Latest value 0.688
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.338
 Min - Max 0.054 - 0.717
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 0.688 index points, unchanged from 0.688 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.567 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Dominican Republic from 1960 to 2024 is 0.338 index points. The minimum value, 0.054 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.717 index points was recorded in 2021. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Dominican Republic - Judicial constraints on executive - Recent values chart

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Dominican Republic - Judicial constraints on executive - historical chart - 1960-2024




Definition: The extent to which the executive branch respects the constitution and complies with court rulings and the extent to which the judiciary can act in an independent fashion.

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