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Government
Netherlands
- English
1. The Government shall comprise the King and the Ministers.
… (Art. 42) - Dutch
1. De regering wordt gevormd door de Koning en de ministers.
… (Art. 42)
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
China
- EnglishThe National People’s Congress exercises the following functions and powers:
…
(5) To decide on the choice of the Premier of the State Council upon nomination by the President of the People's Republic of China, and to decide on the choice of the Vice-Premiers, State Councilors, Ministers in charge of Ministries or Commissions and the Auditor-General and the Secretary-General of the State Council upon nomination by the Premier;
… (Art. 62) - Chinese全国人民代表大会行使下列职权:
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(五)根据中华人民共和国主席的提名,决定国务院总理的人选;根据国务院总理的提名,决定国务院副总理、国务委员、各部部长、各委员会主任、审计长、秘书长的人选;
… (第六十二条)
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
Qatar
- EnglishThe Council Of Ministers shall assist the Emir in discharging his functions and exercising his powers in accordance with this Constitution and the provisions of the law. (Art. 120)
- Arabicيقوم مجلس الوزراء بمعاونة الأمير على أداء مهامه وممارسة سلطاته، وفقاً لهذا الدستور وأحكام القانون. (المادّة 120)
Government
Romania
- English(1) The President of Romania shall designate a candidate to the office of Prime Minister, as a result of his consultation with the party which has obtained absolute majority in Parliament, or -unless such majority exists - with the parties represented in Parliament.
(2) The candidate to the office of Prime Minister shall, within ten days after his designation, seek the vote of confidence of Parliament upon the programme and complete list of the Government.
... (Art. 103) - Romanian(1) Preşedintele României desemnează un candidat pentru funcţia de prim-ministru, în urma consultării partidului care are majoritatea absolută în Parlament ori, dacă nu există o asemenea majoritate, a partidelor reprezentate în Parlament.
(2) Candidatul pentru funcţia de prim-ministru va cere, în termen de 10 zile de la desemnare, votul de încredere al Parlamentului asupra programului şi a întregii liste a Guvernului.
… (Art. 103)
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
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)
Government
Thailand
- EnglishThe King appoints the Prime Minister and not more than thirty five other Ministers to constitute the Council of Ministers having the duties to carry out the administration of the State affairs in accordance with the principle of collective responsibility.
The Prime Minister must be appointed from a person who is approved by the House of Representatives under section 159. ... (Sec 158) - Thaiพระมหากษัตริย์ทรงแต่งตั้งนายกรัฐมนตรีและรัฐมนตรีอื่นอีกไม่เกินสามสิบห้าคน ประกอบเป็นคณะรัฐมนตรีมีหน้าที่บริหารราชการแผ่นดินตามหลักความรับผิดชอบร่วมกัน
นายกรัฐมนตรีต้องแต่งตั้งมาจากบุคคลซึ่งสภาผู้แทนราษฎรให้ความเห็นชอบตามมาตรา ๑๕๙ … (มาตรา ๑๕๘)