Guyana's population was estimated at 723,827 in 1991 as compared with 759,000 at the end of 1980. At the end of 1994, this figure was 739,553. The drop in the population growth rate has been attributed to several factors, among them the high level of migration and a decline in the fertility rate. Article 1 of the Constitution of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana states, inter alia , that Guyana is a democratic, sovereign State. Chapter 2 outlines the principles and bases of the political, economic and social systems of the country and also states that sovereignty belongs to the people, who exercise it through their representatives and the democratic organs established by or under the Constitution.
Power is exercised through the legislative, executive and judicial organs of the country.
The Executive 11. However, article 99.2 also provides for Parliament to confer functions on persons or authorities other than the President. There are 11 government ministries which perform the administrative functions. Legislative organs 12. Legislative powers are vested in the Parliament of the country.