Ecuador is a republic based on a constitutionally established representative democracy. According to the latest Constitution, effective since August 10, 1998, the President and Vice President are elected directly by the people, on the same political ticket, for a period of four years, without reelection. The President, who has ample veto powers over legislature, appoints 14 Cabinet members, the Secretary General of Public Administration and the Governors of each province. The President also appoints a few diplomatic representatives and certain administrative officials. On the other hand, Congress is the legislative branch of Government, whose 121 members are also elected directly for a period of four years. The Judicial Power is made up of the Supreme Court with 31 magistrates, eight Superior Courts and provincial and canton courts. In addition, there are the Administrative Litigation Court, the Juvenile Court, the Military Court of Justice and the Police Court. The Supreme Electoral Court is the deciding authority on electoral issues and the Constitutional Court is the entity that decides on the constitutionality of laws.