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Government
Mali
- EnglishThe President of the Republic appoints the Prime Minister. He terminates his functions on presentation by him of the resignation of the Government.
On proposal of the Prime Minister, he appoints the other members of the Government and terminates their functions. (Art. 38) - FrenchLe Président de la République nomme le Premier Ministre. Il met fin à ses fonctions sur présentation par celui-ci de la démission du Gouvernement.
Sur proposition du Premier Ministre, il nomme les autres membres du Gouvernement et met fin à leurs fonctions. (Art. 38)
Government
Panama
- EnglishThe Ministers of State are Chiefs of their respective branches and cooperate with the President of the Republic in the exercise of their functions in accordance with this Constitution and the law. (Art. 194)
- SpanishLos Ministros de Estado son los jefes de sus respectivos ramos y participan con el Presidente de la República en el ejercicio de sus funciones, de acuerdo con esta Constitución y la Ley. (Art. 194)
Government
Georgia
- English1. The Government of Georgia is the supreme body of executive power that implements the domestic and foreign policies of the country.
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3. The Government shall consist of a Prime Minister and ministers.
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5. One or several State Ministers may be represented in the Government.
… (Art. 54) - Georgian1. საქართველოს მთავრობა არის აღმასრულებელი ხელისუფლების უმაღლესი ორგანო, რომელიც ახორციელებს ქვეყნის საშინაო და საგარეო პოლიტიკას.
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3. მთავრობა შედგება პრემიერ-მინისტრისა და მინისტრებისაგან.
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5. მთავრობის შემადგენლობაში შეიძლება იყოს ერთი ან რამდენიმე სახელმწიფო მინისტრი.
… (მუხლი 54)
Government
Bulgaria
- English(1) The Council of Ministers shall consist of a Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Ministers and ministers.
… (Art. 108) - Bulgarian(1) Министерският съвет се състои от министър-председател, заместниɤ министър-председатели и министри.
... (Чл. 108)
Government
Niger
- EnglishThe Government determines and conducts the policy of the Nation.
… (Art. 76) - FrenchLe Gouvernement détermine et conduit la politique de la Nation.
… (Art. 76)
Government
Uruguay
- EnglishThe Council of Ministers shall be composed of the heads of the several Ministries or the persons acting in their place, and it shall have exclusive competence over all acts of government and administration submitted to it by the President of the Republic or his Ministers on topics relating to their respective departments. ... (Art. 160)
- SpanishEl Consejo de Ministros se integrará con los titulares de los respectivos Ministerios o quienes hagan sus veces, y tendrá competencia privativa en todos los actos de gobierno y administración que planteen en su seno el Presidente de la República o sus Ministros en temas de sus respectivas carteras. ... (Art. 160)
Government
Japan
- English(1) The Prime Minister shall appoint the Ministers of State. However, a majority of their number must be chosen from among the members of the Diet.
… (Art. 68) - Japanese1 内閣総理大臣は、国務大臣を任命する。但し、その過半数は、国会議員の中から選ばれなければならない。
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Government
France
- EnglishThe Prime Minister shall direct the actions of the Government. He shall be responsible for national defence. He shall ensure the implementation of legislation.
… (1958 Constitution, Art. 21) - FrenchLe Premier ministre dirige l'action du Gouvernement. Il est responsable de la défense nationale. Il assure l'exécution des lois.
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Government
Sierra Leone
- English(1) There shall be, in addition to the office of Vice-President, such other offices of Ministers and Deputy Ministers as may be established by the President:Provided that no Member of Parliament shall be appointed a Minister or Deputy Minister.
(2) A person shall not be appointed a Minister or Deputy Minister unless—
a. he is qualified to be elected as a Member of Parliament; and
b. he has not contested and lost as a candidate in the general election immediately preceding his nomination for appointment; and
c. his nomination is approved by Parliament.
… (Sec. 56)
Government
Kuwait
- EnglishThe Amir shall exercise his powers by the medium of his Ministers. (Art. 55)
- Arabicيتولى الأمير سلطاته بواسطة وزرائه. (المادّة 55)