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Government
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Parliament Composition (September 2008 elections - total 90 seats)
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Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) |
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28 |
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Slovenian People's Party (SLS) |
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5 |
Political System
Republic. Present Constitution adopted on 23 December 1991.
Head of State
President Danilo TÜRK (elected in November 2007). The President is elected directly by secret ballot for a maximum of two five-year terms. The President represents the Republic of Slovenia and is Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. He also has the power to propose a candidate for Prime Minister and is responsible for proclaiming new laws.
Prime Minister
Borut PAHOR (since October 2008). The Government consists of the Prime Minister and other Ministers, who are appointed by the National Assembly on the proposal of the Prime Minister.
Legislature
Bi-cameral. The 90-Member National Assembly (Državni Zbor) is elected directly by secret ballot according to a proportional voting system with an element of a majority system, for a term of four years.
The National Council (Državni Svet), is primarily an advisory body of representatives from social, economic, professional and local interest groups with limited legislative powers. Its 40 Members are elected for five years by the representatives of interest organisations and local communities.
Government Elections
The last parliamentary elections were held on 21 September 2008. The largest number of votes was won by the Social Democratic Party. It has formed a left-wing government.
The National Assembly of Slovenia
National Council of the Republic of Slovenia
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Political System
