Politics of Serbia

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Politics of Serbia takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Serbia is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the National Assembly of Serbia. The Judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature.

Executive branch

The 'Government of the Republic of Serbia (Vlada Republike Srbije) is the main element of the executive branch of government in Serbia. It is led by the Prime Minister (Predsednik Vlade), commonly abbreviated to premier (premijer). Prime Minister is chosen by the National Assembly. Ministers are nominated by the Prime Minister and chosen by the Parliamnet.

Legislative branch

The National Assembly of Serbia (Narodna skupština Republike Srbije) has 250 members elected for a four year term. Serbia has a multi-party system, with numerous parties in which no one party often has a chance of gaining power alone, and parties must work with each other to form coalition governments.

Political parties and elections

The following election results include names of political parties. See for additional information about parties the List of political parties in Serbia. An overview on elections and election results is included in Elections in Serbia.

See also
Politics of Serbia and Montenegro


External Links
[Serbia at the Crossroads Again: Can the Country Firmly Embark on the Reform Path with President Boris Tadic?] U.S. Institute of Peace Report, November 2004



 



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