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Government
Ukraine
- EnglishThe Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is the highest body in the system of bodies of executive power.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is responsible to the President of Ukraine and the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine as well as under the control of and accountable to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine within the limits provided for by this Constitution of Ukraine.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is guided in its activity by this Constitution and the laws of Ukraine and also by decrees of the President of Ukraine and resolutions of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted in accordance with the Constitution and the laws of Ukraine. (Art. 113) - UkrainianКабінет Міністрів України є вищим органом у системі органів виконавчої влади.
Кабінет Міністрів України відповідальний перед Президентом України і Верховною Радою України, підконтрольний і підзвітний Верховній Раді України у межах, передбачених цією Конституцією.
Кабінет Міністрів України у своїй діяльності керується цією Конституцією та законами України, а також указами Президента України та постановами Верховної Ради України, прийнятими відповідно до Конституції та законів України. (Стаття 113)
Government
Burundi
- EnglishThe Government includes the Prime Minister and the other Ministers. It is open to all the ethnic components. It includes at most 60% of Hutu Ministers and at most 40% of Tutsi Ministers. A minimum of 30% of women is assured. (Art. 128)
- KirundiReta igizwe n’Umushikiranganji wa Mbere, n’abandi bashikiranganji. Ubwoko bwose burafise uburenganzira bwo kuja mu rwego nshikiranganji. Urwego nshikiranganji rugizwe n’ibice bitarenga 60 % vy’abashikiranganji b’abahutu n’ibice bitarenga 40 % vy’abashikiranganji b’abatutsi. Haba harimwo n’imiburiburi ibice 30 % vy’abakenyezi. (Ingingo ya 128)
- FrenchLe Gouvernement comprend le Premier Ministre et les autres ministres. Il est ouvert à toutes les composantes ethniques. Il comprend au plus 60% de Ministres Hutu et au plus 40% de Ministres Tutsi. Il est assuré un minimum de 30% de femmes. (Art. 128)
Government
Yemen
- EnglishThe Prime Minister, his deputies and the Ministers shall meet the same conditions as must be met by a member of the House of Representatives, in addition, his age must not be less than thirty years, excepting the Prime Minister who must not be less than forty years old. (Art. 131)
- Arabicيجب أن تتوفر في رئيس الوزراء ونوابه والوزراء الشروط الواجب توافرها في عضو مجلس النواب ، مع مراعاة أن لا تقل سن أي منهم عن ثلاثين سنة، باستثناء رئيس الوزراء الذي يجب أن لا يقل سنه عن أربعين سنة. (المادّة 131)
Government
Antigua and Barbuda
- English1. There shall be a Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda who shall be appointed by the Governor-General.
2. Whenever there is occasion for the appointment of a Prime Minister, the Governor General shall appoint as Prime Minister
a. a member of the House who is the leader in the House of the political party that commands the support of the majority of members of the House; or
b. where it appears to him that such party does not have an undisputed leader in the House or that no party commands the support of such a majority, the member of the House who in his judgement is most likely to command the support of the majority of members of the House,
and is willing to accept the office of Prime Minister.
3. Subject to the provision of section 82 of this Constitution and subsection (4) of this section there shall be, in addition to the office of Prime Minister, such other offices of Minister (including Minister of State) of the Government as may be established by Parliament or, subject to the provisions of any law enacted by Parliament, by the Governor-General, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister.
4. 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 members of the House and of the Senate.
… (Sec. 69)
Government
Nauru
- English
(1) The Cabinet consists of the President and the Ministers appointed under Article 19.
… (Art. 18)
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
Papua New Guinea
- English(1) An office of Prime Minister is hereby established.
(2) The Prime Minister shall be appointed, at the first meeting of the Parliament after a general election and otherwise from time to time as the occasion for the appointment of a Prime Minister arises, by the Head of State, acting in accordance with a decision of the Parliament.
… (Sec. 142)
Government
Armenia
- English1. The Government shall be the highest body of the executive power.
2. Based on its program, the Government shall develop and implement the domestic and foreign policies of the state.
3. The Government shall conduct the general direction of the state administration system bodies.
4. The powers of the Government shall be stipulated by the Constitution and the laws. The Government shall have power over all those matters pertaining to executive power, which are not reserved for other state administration bodies or local self-government bodies. (Art. 146) - Armenian1. Կառավարությունը գործադիր իշխանության բարձրագույն մարմինն է:
2. Կառավարությունն իր ծրագրի հիման վրա մշակում և իրականացնում է պետության ներքին և արտաքին քաղաքականությունը:
3. Կառավարությունն իրականացնում է պետական կառավարման համակարգի մարմինների ընդհանուր ղեկավարումը:
4. Կառավարության լիազորությունները սահմանվում են Սահմանադրությամբ և օրենքներով: Կառավարության իրավասությանն են ենթակա գործադիր իշխանությանը վերաբերող բոլոր այն հարցերը, որոնք վերապահված չեն պետական կառավարման կամ տեղական ինքնակառավարման այլ մարմինների: (Հոդված 146)
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
Bulgaria
- EnglishThe National Assembly shall:
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6. Elect and remove the Prime Minister and, on his motion, the members of the Council of Ministers; effect changes in the government on a motion from the Prime Minister;
… (Art. 84) - BulgarianНародното събрание:
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6. избира и освобождава министър-председателя и по негово предложение - Министерския съвет; извършва промени в правителството по предложение на министър-председателя;
… (Чл. 84)