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Government
Croatia
- EnglishThe Government of the Republic of Croatia shall consist of a Prime Minister, one or more Deputy Prime Ministers, and Ministers.
… (Art. 108) - CroatianVladu Republike Hrvatske čine predsjednik, jedan ili više potpredsjednika i ministri.
… (Članak 108)
Government
Bahrain
- EnglishThe Council of Ministers shall consist of the Prime Minister and a number of Ministers. (Art. 44)
- Arabicيؤلَّف مجلس الوزراء من رئيس مجلس الوزراء وعدد من الوزراء. (المادّة 44)
Government
Cabo Verde
- English1. The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President of the Republic after consulting the political forces represented in the National Assembly and taking into account the electoral results, the existence or the non-existence of a political force which has a majority and the possibilities of coalitions and alliances.
2. The Ministers and the Secretaries of States shall be appointed by the President of the Republic upon the recommendation of the Prime Minister. (Art. 194) - Portuguese1. O Primeiro Ministro é nomeado pelo Presidente da República, ouvidas as forças políticas com assento na Assembleia Nacional e tendo em conta os resultados eleitorais, a existência ou não de força política maioritária e as possibilidades de coligações ou de alianças.
2. Os Ministros e os Secretários de Estado são nomeados pelo Presidente da República sob proposta do Primeiro Ministro. (Art. 194)
Government
Japan
- English(1) The Cabinet shall consist of the Prime Minister, who shall be its head, and other Ministers of State, as provided for by law.
(2) The Prime Minister and other Ministers of State must be civilians.
… (Art. 66) - Japanese1 内閣は、法律の定めるところにより、その首長たる内閣総理大臣及びその他の国務大臣でこれを組織する。
2 内閣総理大臣その他の国務大臣は、文民でなければならない。
... (第66条)
Government
Bahamas
- English1. Whenever there shall be occasion for the appointment of a Prime Minister, the Governor-General shall appoint as Prime Minister-
a. the member of the House of Assembly who is the leader of the party which commands the support of the majority of the members of that House, or
b. if it appears to him that party does not have an undisputed leader in that House or that no party commands the support of such a majority, the member of the House of Assembly who, in his judgment, is most likely to command the support of the majority of members of that House, and who is willing to accept the office of Prime Minister.
2. Subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this Article, the Ministers other than the Prime Minister shall be such persons as the Governor-General, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, shall appoint from among the Senators and the members of the House of Assembly.
… (Art. 73)
Government
France
- EnglishThe President of the Republic shall appoint the Prime Minister. He shall terminate the appointment of the Prime Minister when the latter tenders the resignation of the Government.
On the recommendation of the Prime Minister, he shall appoint the other members of the Government and terminate their appointments. (1958 Constitution, Art. 8) - FrenchLe Président de la République nomme le Premier ministre. Il met fin à ses fonctions sur la présentation par celui-ci de la démission du Gouvernement.
Sur la proposition du Premier ministre, il nomme les autres membres du Gouvernement et met fin à leurs fonctions. (Constitution 1958, Art. 8)
Government
Cyprus
- English1. No person shall be appointed as a Minister unless he is a citizen of the Republic and has the qualifications required for a candidate for election as a member of the House of Representatives.
… (Art. 59) - GreekΟυδείς διορίζεται ως υπουργός, ειμή όταν είναι πολίτης της Δημοκρατίας και έχει τα προσόντα εκλογιμότητας τα απαιτούμενα δι’ υποψήφιον βουλευτήν.
… (Αρθρον 59) - Turkish1. Cumhuriyet vatandaşı olmayan ve Temsilciler Meclisi üyesi seçiminde aday olabilmek için gerekli vasıflara sahip bulunmayan bir şahıs Bakan tayin edilemez.
... (Madde 59)
Government
Congo
- EnglishThe Prime Minister, in concert [concertation] with the President of the Republic, determines the economic and social policy of the Nation. (Art. 99)
- FrenchLe Premier ministre, en concertation avec le Président de la République, détermine la politique économique et sociale de la Nation. (Art. 99)
Government
Korea, Republic of
- EnglishHeads of Executive Ministries shall be appointed by the President from among members of the State Council on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. (Art. 94)
- Korean행정각부의 장은 국무위원 중에서 국무총리의 제청으로 대통령이 임명한다. (제94조)
Government
Colombia
- EnglishIt corresponds to the President of the Republic, as the Head of State, Head of the Government, and Supreme Administrative Authority to:
1. Appoint and dismiss freely the Ministers of the Cabinet [Ministros del Despacho] and the Directors of Administrative Departments.
… (Art. 189) - SpanishCorresponde al Presidente de la República como Jefe de Estado, Jefe del Gobierno y Suprema Autoridad Administrativa:
1. Nombrar y separar libremente a los Ministros del Despacho y a los Directores de Departamentos Administrativos.
… (Art. 189)