Political Situation since Independence:
1847-1878 Emerging Democracy
1878-1980 [De-Facto] One Party State (TWP)
1980-1984 Military Regime
1984-1990 Restricted Democratic Practice
1990-1997 Transitional Governments
1997-2001 Emerging Democracy
2001-2003 Restricted Democratic Practice
2003- Transitional Government
Note: Americo-Liberian males (descendants of the freed slaves from the United States) elected Governments until 1951, when universal suffrage was introduced.
Next Scheduled Presidential Election: 11 October 2011
Next Scheduled Senate Election: 11 October 2014
Next Scheduled House of Representatives Election: 11 October 2011
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