The 1993 constitution establishes a federal government and enumerates eighty-nine subnational jurisdictions, including twenty-one ethnic enclaves with the status of republics.

The constitution establishes independent executive, legislative and judicial branches and mandates a popularly elected president limited to three five-year terms.

Additionally, the state constitution establishes mandatory funding levels for some agencies, programs and institutions.

Article four of the constitution establishes the rules and separate powers of the three branches of the government.

The constitution establishes a secular state and provides for freedom of religion, and the government largely respects this right.