How is Syria government selected?

Syria's government is led by a president, who is elected by popular vote for a seven-year term, with the possibility of re-election. The presidency has been held by the Assad family since 1971, with Bashar al-Assad taking power in 2000 after his father, Hafez al-Assad. The political system is characterized by a dominant party, the Ba'ath Party, which controls much of the political landscape, limiting genuine competition and dissent. Elections are often criticized for lacking transparency and fairness, with significant control exerted by the government over the political process.