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The structure of the Ukrainian government is defined by its semi-presidential system, where power is divided among the President, Parliament (Verkhovna Rada), and the Cabinet of Ministers. Here’s an overview of the system and the appointment powers:
STRUCTURE OF THE UKRAINIAN GOVERNMENT
1. President of Ukraine
- Head of State
- Elected by popular vote (5-year term)
- Represents Ukraine in foreign affairs and ensures national security
- Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
The President appoints:
- Prime Minister (with parliamentary approval)
- Minister of Defense and Minister of Foreign Affairs (with parliamentary approval)
- Heads of regional state administrations (governors)
- Prosecutor General (with parliamentary approval)
- Head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) (with parliamentary approval)
- Head of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) (directly)
- Judges of the Constitutional Court (1/3 of total, others appointed by Parliament and the Congress of Judges)
- Diplomatic representatives (ambassadors)
- National Bank Governor (nominated by the President, approved by Parliament)
2. Verkhovna Rada (Parliament)
- Unicameral legislature
- 450 members, elected every 5 years
- Legislative authority; can approve, reject, or dismiss key officials
Parliament appoints:
- Prime Minister (on the President’s proposal)
- Cabinet Ministers (excluding Defense and Foreign Affairs, but with the President’s involvement)
- Prosecutor General (on President’s nomination)
- Head of the SBU (on President’s nomination)
- National Bank Governor (on President’s nomination)
- Ombudsman (Human Rights Commissioner)
- Judges of the Constitutional Court (1/3)
- Chairperson and members of the Central Election Commission (CEC)
3. Cabinet of Ministers
- Headed by the Prime Minister
- Includes Deputy Prime Ministers and Ministers
- Executes laws and manages day-to-day administration
The Prime Minister:
- Appointed by Parliament on the President’s proposal
- Proposes other ministers (who are approved by Parliament)
4. Judiciary
- Independent from other branches
- Includes Constitutional Court, Supreme Court, and other courts
Appointments:
- Constitutional Court Judges: Appointed equally by the President, Parliament, and Congress of Judges (1/3 each)
- Ordinary judges: Appointed by the High Council of Justice, with some involvement from the President and Parliament (based on procedures and recommendations)