Prokhorov K.V. Designation of new branches of government: experience of countries of Latin America

Abstract: This research is dedicated to the question of new approaches towards the principle of separation of authorities in the constitutional law of some countries of the Latin America. It explores positions of the Constitutions of the Nicaragua and Venezuela that are dedicated to the new branches of government – electoral and civil. The author analyzes their organization and functions of the branches of government that comprise these bodies. A special attention is given to the Venezuela’s civil authority, which offers an interesting experience of uniting various government branches that have control and oversight authority. A conclusion is made that the civil authority formalized by the Constitution of Venezuela has a significant similarity to the controlling authority, the ideas of formation of which have been repeatedly expressed in Russian scientific literature. At the same time, the Latin American experience in this area remains insufficiently studied, which justifies the scientific novelty of this research, thus it presents a significant interest for the study of constitutional law. The materials examined in this article and its conclusions can provide certain practical use.

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