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The Republic of Armenia today is a sovereign, democratic social rule of law state. They adopted the Constitution of the Republic of Armenia on July 5, 1995. This Constitution provided legal guarantees of civil rights, the development of democratic institutions and the creation of a stable market economy to secure the future of the state. |
The President |
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Armenia is a republic with a presidential governing system. The president is the head of the state and the people directly elect him for a five-year term. The same person cannot hold office for more than two consecutive terms. The president's main responsibility is the formulation of the policy, the conduct of foreign policies and ensuring normal functioning of the state institutions. The first president of the republic of Armenia, Levon Ter-Petrossian, was elected on October 16, 1991. He resigned in 1998 and Prime Minister Robert Kocharian became the acting president. He then was elected on March 30, 1998 and got re-elected for his second term on March 5, 2003. |
The Legislative Branch |
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The legislative power in the republic of Armenia belongs to the National Assembly, which implements its activities through sessions, permanent and temporary committees and also through its deputies. It is a single-chamber representative body and its members are elected by a combination of single member district and proportional representation. The National Committee is convened twice a year: once in the spring and autumn. The chairman is elected by a majority of votes in a secret ballot by the members of Parliament. Permanent parliamentary committees prepare and discuss legislation, acts and issues that aren't controlled by the National Assembly. There are nine permanent committees in the National Assembly. |
The Executive Branch |
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Executive power in the Republic of Armenia is ensured in the Government of the Republic. The government is composed of the Prime Minister and the Ministers. The Constitution and the laws determine the powers of the government. |
The Judicial Branch |
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The courts, in agreement with the Constitution and the law, carry out justice in the republic of Armenia. The courts of general competence are courts of first instance, review courts and the Court of Appeals. There are also economic, military and other courts provided by the law. The president serves as a advocate of independence of judicial bodies and he is the head of the Council of Justice. On February 6, 1996, a Constitutional Court was established. It consisted of nine members, five appointed by the Parliament and four by the president. |
Red symbolizes the bloodshed of the Armenian people throughout their history, protecting the survival of its nation, its Chrisitan faith and the sovereignty and independence of Armenia. Blue symbolizes the striving for an Armenian nation under the free, tranquil and peaceful sky. Also stand for the reflection onto the waters of the rivers and lakes that have given life and prosperity to Armenia. Orange symbolizes the golden fields of wheat, the industrious spirit of Armenian nation and its prosperity. |
