The Poland government is a semi-presidential representative democratic republic where the President is the head of the country and the Prime Minister is the head of Poland government. Executive power is exercised in Poland government, with the framework of a multi-party system in nature, which primarily consists of the Council of Ministers which is led by the Prime Minister. Its members are usually chosen from the majority party, in the lower house of parliament although exceptions to this rule are common.

Information About Poland Government

The Poland government is formally announced by the President. The legislative power of Poland government is vested in the two chambers of parliament, Sejm and Senate. Members are elected by proportional representation, and nonethnic minority parties must gain 5% of the national vote to enter the house. Currently, five parties are represented in the Poland government.

Facts About Poland Government

Parliamentary elections occur every four years. The president, who is the head of state, is the main commander of the Armed Forces, having the power to veto legislation which is passed by parliament and can dissolve the parliament under certain circumstances. Presidential elections of Poland government occur every 5 years, if no candidate gets higher votes on a very first attempt, a runoff election will be held with the two most voted candidates. The political system is defined in the constitution, which also guarantees a wide range of freedoms. The judicial branch of the government plays a minor role in politics, which can cancel laws that violate the freedoms which are guaranteed in the constitution of Poland.

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