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The main purpose of this page is to summarize how the government is broken down. Other pages you might be interested in are:
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
The federal government is in charge of running the country, and should be bound by the rules of the constitution.
The federal government structure is divided into 3 main branches:
THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH
The executive branch of the government consists of the President and the Vice-President. In a democratic government, they are elected.
In a military government, the Head-of-State is appointed by the military, and his second in command is the Deputy-Head-of-State.
In both cases, this branch has the highest power in the country, and they are in control of running the country in general (though in the cases of the military, the rule tends to be more dictator than democratic).
THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
The legislative branch is also known as the "National Assembly".
This branch can further be divided into:
- THE SENATE
- This is the upper house of the national assembly.
- The head of the senate is referred to as the "Senate President".
- THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
- This is the lower house of the national assembly.
- The head of the house of representatives is referred to as the "Speaker of the House".
- The second in command is referred to as the "Deputy Speaker of the House".
Their main role is to make the laws of the country. In a democracy, they would be voted into office.
THE JUDICIAL BRANCH
The judicial branch is appointed into power. Their main role is to be a check and balance for the other two branches, making sure they do not abuse their power. They also mediate disagreements between the other two branches of government . They are also responsible for overseeing the legal system.
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STATE GOVERNMENT
At the state levels, the same three branches of government exist, with the following differences:
- The EXECUTIVE BRANCH consists of the governor.
- The LEGISLATIVE BRANCH consists of the State House of Representatives (no senators).
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CABINET
The cabinet consists of a group of ministers that have been appointed to oversee certain areas of the government.
The 'national' cabinet positions are appointed by the president, and they are responsible for national matters.
The 'state' cabinet positions are appointed by the state governors, and they are responsible for their respective position in their state only.
Specifically, after June 15, 1999, the cabinet positions were for
- Agriculture & Rural Devevelopment.
- Aviation
- Commerce
- Communications
- Defence
- Education
- Employment, Labour & Productivity
- Environment
- Federal Capital Territory
- Finance
- Foreign Affairs
- Health
- Industry
- Information
- Internal Affairs
- Justice
- National Planning
- Petroleum Resources
- Police Affairs
- Power and Steel
- Science and Technology
- Solid Minerals Development.
- Sports & Social Development.
- Tourism and Culture
- Transport
- Water Resources
- Women Affairs & Youth Development
- Works and Housing
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MILITARY
The military is responsible for protecting the country in the event of war.
Even in a democracy, the President automatically becomes the Commander-in-chief of the
Armed Forces. He is the number one guy in the military and has the power to call up and give orders to the military.
He also appoints people to the following top positions:
- Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)
- Chief of Army Staff (COAS)
- Chief of Naval Staff (CNS)
- Chief of Air Staff (CAS)
- National Security Adviser (NSA)
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