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SLOVENIA

Slovenia is a parliamentary democracy and constitutional republic. Within its government, power is shared between a directly elected president, a prime minister, and a bicameral legislature (Parliament). Parliament is composed of the 90-member National Assembly (which takes the lead on virtually all legislative issues) and the National Council, a largely advisory body composed of representatives from social, economic, professional, and local interests. The Constitutional Court has the highest power of review of legislation to ensure its consistency with Slovenia's constitution. Its nine judges are elected for 9-year terms.
CURRENT GOVERNMENT
President Drnovsek, Janez
Prime Minister Rop, Anton
Min. of Agriculture, Forestry, & Nutrition But, Franci
Min. of Culture Rihter, Andreja
Min. of Defense Grizold, Anton
Min. of Economic Affairs Petrin, Tea
Min. of Education & Sports Gaber, Slavko
Min. of Environment & Town Planning Kopac, Janez
Min. of Finance Mramor, Dusan
Min. of Foreign Affairs Rupel, Dimitrij
Min. of Health Keber, Dusan
Min. of Internal Affairs Bohinc, Rado
Min. of Justice Bizjak, Ivan
Min. of Labor, Family & Social Affairs Dimovski, Vlado
Min. of Transport & Communication Presecnik, Jakob
Min. Without Portfolio for European Affairs Potocnik, Janez
Minister Without Portfolio for Regional Development Kovac, Zdenka
Governor, National Bank Gaspari, Mitja
Ambassador to the US Kracun, Davorin
Permanent Representative to the UN, New York Petric, Ernest