For any country, one of its attributes is the form of government. Distinguish, in particular, parliamentary, presidential and mixed republics. Their classification is determined by the distribution of certain powers between parliament and the president. But what about Ukraine?
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Constitution of Ukraine.
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Today, Ukraine is a model of a parliamentary-presidential republic. In it there is the following separation of branches of power. The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine is the highest legislative body. The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine performs the functions of the executive branch. In Ukraine, there is also a judicial power, but it is independent and does not significantly affect the form of government. As for the President of Ukraine, he is considered the first person of the country and acts on its behalf in the domestic and international arena.
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The parliamentary-presidential republic owes its name to the fact that most of the powers to govern the country are vested not in the president, but in parliament. In Ukraine, it is the Verkhovna Rada, which is elected by general election for 5 years. It is she who, along with the adoption of laws, appoints the head of government (prime minister) and its members, as well as other state officials of the highest rank. These include the heads of the Security Service, the State Property Fund, the Antimonopoly Committee, the National Bank, etc. In addition, parliament is authorized to elect judges indefinitely.
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Parliament may be prematurely dissolved by the President. This is due to the inability of deputies to form a majority coalition or a new government. Parliament also faces dissolution if plenary sessions cannot begin within 30 days within the same session.
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The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is accountable to parliament. The head of government, ministers of defense and foreign affairs are appointed by the Verkhovna Rada on the proposal of the President of Ukraine. The remaining members of the government are elected by parliament after they are nominated by the prime minister. If necessary, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine may dismiss the Prime Minister. It entails the resignation of the entire government. Also, the powers of the current Cabinet of Ministers expire with the beginning of the work of the new parliament.
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The President of Ukraine is also elected by popular vote for a term of 5 years. He is not authorized to appoint members of the government. At the same time, he has the right to submit for consideration by the Verkhovna Rada the candidatures of the Prime Minister, defense and foreign ministers, as well as the head of the Security Service. At the same time, the candidacy of the Prime Minister is tentatively proposed to the President by Parliament.
