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Government
- English1 The President of the Confederation chairs the Federal Council.
2 The President and the Vice-President of the Federal Council are elected by the Federal Assembly from the members of the Federal Council for a term of office of one year.
… (Art. 176) - French1 La présidence du Conseil fédéral est assurée par le président ou la présidente de la Confédération.
2 L’Assemblée fédérale élit pour un an un des membres du Conseil fédéral à la présidence de la Confédération et un autre à la vice-présidence du Conseil fédéral.
… (Art. 176) - German1 Die Bundespräsidentin oder der Bundespräsident führt den Vorsitz im Bundesrat.
2 Die Bundespräsidentin oder der Bundespräsident und die Vizepräsidentin oder der Vizepräsident des Bundesrates werden von der Bundesversammlung aus den Mitgliedern des Bundesrates auf die Dauer eines Jahres gewählt.
… (Art. 176) - Italian1 Il presidente della Confederazione presiede il Consiglio federale.
2 Il presidente della Confederazione e il vicepresidente del Consiglio federale sono eletti per un anno dall’Assemblea federale fra i membri del Consiglio federale.
… (Art. 176)
Government
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2. The Prime Minister shall submit for approval to the House of Peoples' Representatives nominees for ministerial posts from among members of the two Houses or from among persons who are not members of either House and possess the required qualifications.
… (Art. 74) - Amharic…
2. ጠቅላይ ሚኒስትሩ የሚኒስትሮች ምክር ቤት አባሎችን ከሁለቱ ምክር ቤቶች አባላት ወይም ለሥራው ብቃት ካላቸው ሌሎች ግለሰቦች መካከል ለሕዝብ ተወካዮች ምክር ቤት በእጩነት አቅርቦ ሹመታቸውን ያጸድቃል፡፡
… (አንቀጽ 74)
Government
- EnglishThe government is composed of the Prime Minister and his deputies and Ministers who together shall form the Council of Ministers. The law defines the general basis for organizing ministries and the various bodies of the State. (Art. 130)
- Arabicتتكون الحكومة من رئيس الوزراء ونوابه والوزراء، ويؤلفون جميعاً مجلس الوزراء، ويحدد القانون الأسس العامة لتنظيم الوزارات وأجهزة الدولة المختلفة. (المادّة 130)
Government
- English[It] corresponds to the President of the Republic to appoint, remove, accept the resignations [of] and grant [the] leaves of absence [licencias] to the Ministers and Vice-Ministers of State, as well as [to] the Head [Jefe] of Public Security and [to that] of the Intelligence [Organ] of the State. (Art. 162)
- SpanishCorresponde al Presidente de la República nombrar, remover, aceptar renuncias y conceder licencias a los Ministros y Viceministros de estado, asi como al Jefe de Seguridad Publica y al de Inteligencia de Estado. (Art. 162)
Government
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(1) The executive authority of Nauru is vested in a Cabinet constituted as provided by this Part and the Cabinet has the general direction and control of the government of Nauru.
… (Art. 17)
Government
- English1. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President of the Republic in accordance with the electoral results and after consulting with political parties represented in the National Popular Assembly.
2. Ministers and Secretaries of State are nominated by the President of the Republic, after indication by the Prime Minister. (Art. 98) - Portuguese1 - O Primeiro-Ministro É nomeado pelo Presidente da República tendo em conta os resultados eleitorais e ouvidos os partidos políticos representados na Assembleia Nacional Popular.
2 - Os ministros e secretários de Estado são nomeados pelo Presidente da República, sob proposta do Primeiro-Ministro. (Art. 98)
Government
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Executive power in the Republic of Belarus is exercised by the Government - the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus is the central body of state administration.
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The Government of the Republic of Belarus consists of the Prime Minister, his deputies and ministers. The Government may also include heads of other state bodies and organisations.
The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President of the Republic of Belarus with the prior consent of the House of Representatives.
… (Art. 106) - Belarusian
Выканаўчую ўладу ў Рэспубліцы Беларусь ажыццяўляе Урад — Савет Міністраў Рэспублікі Беларусь — цэнтральны орган дзяржаўнага кіравання.
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Урад Рэспублікі Беларусь складаецца з Прэм’ер-міністра, яго намеснікаў і міністраў. У склад Урада могуць уваходзіць і кіраўнікі іншых дзяржаўных органаў і арганізацый.
Прэм’ер-міністр назначаецца Прэзідэнтам Рэспублікі Беларусь са згоды Палаты прадстаўнікоў.
… (Артыкул 106) - Russian
Исполнительную власть в Республике Беларусь осуществляет Правительство – Совет Министров Республики Беларусь – центральный орган государственного управления.
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Правительство Республики Беларусь состоит из Премьер-министра, его заместителей и министров. В состав Правительства могут входить и руководители других государственных органов и организаций.
Премьер-министр назначается Президентом Республики Беларусь с согласия Палаты представителей.
… (Статья 106)
Government
- EnglishWith the approval of the President, the Prime Minister shall choose the members of his Cabinet of Ministers and shall go before Parliament to obtain a vote of confidence on his declaration of general policy.
… (Art. 158) - FrenchLe Premier Ministre en accord avec le Président choisit les membres de son Cabinet ministériel et se présente devant le Parlement afin d'obtenir un vote de confiance sur sa déclaration de politique générale.
… (Art. 158)
Government
- EnglishThe federal executive power shall consist of the President of the Republic and the Council of Ministers and shall exercise its powers in accordance with the Constitution and the law. (Art. 66)
- Arabicتتكون السلطة التنفيذية الاتحادية، من رئيس الجمهورية، ومجلس الوزراء، تمارس صلاحياتها وفقاً للدستور والقانون. (المادة 66)
Government
- EnglishThe Prime Minister is the Head of the Government; on this basis [titre], he directs and coordinates the action of the Government.
… (Art. 55) - FrenchLe Premier Ministre est le Chef du Gouvernement ; à ce titre, il dirige et coordonne l'action gouvernementale.
… (Art. 55)