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Government
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Parliament Composition (October 7 2006 elections - total 100 seats)
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People's Party |
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21 |
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New Era |
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14 |
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Political System
Republic. Present Constitution adopted on 21 August 1991.
Head of State
President Valdis ZATLERS (since 8 July 2007).
The President is elected by the Parliament (Saeima) for a maximum of two consecutive four-year terms. The role is largely ceremonial, but the President holds considerable authority in foreign as well as domestic politics and is Head of the Armed Forces. The President appoints the Prime Minister and can dissolve Parliament subject to a referendum. The presidential veto of legislation can be overturned by a qualified majority in Parliament.
Prime Minister
Ivars GODMANIS (since 2007). Members of the Council of Ministers (Cabinet) are nominated by the Prime Minister and approved by Parliament.
Legislature
Uni-cameral. The 100-Member Saeima is elected by a proportional system (5% threshold) for a four-year term.
Government Elections
Parliamentary elections took place in October 2006. The People´s Party, led by Aigars KALVITIS, emerged with most seats.
Parliament
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