THE POLITICAL SYSTEM OF GREECE 2 nd GYMNASIUM

THE POLITICAL SYSTEM OF GREECE 2 nd GYMNASIUM OF CHIOS “LIVANIO” ERASMUS+ PROJECT “LISTEN AND RESPECT” 2019 -2021

According to the 1 st article of the Greek Constitution: • The form of Government in Greece is that of Parliamentary Republic • Popular sovereignty is the foundation of the Greek Constitution • All powers derive from the People and exist for the People and the Nation

“Syntagma Square” The Greek Parliament

Basic characteristics of the Greek political system • Greece is a Presidential Parliamentary Democracy • The President of Democracy is the head of the state • The Prime Minister is the head of the Government • There is a multi-party system (parties across the political spectrum run for national election) • The powers are separated in three: legislative, executive and judiciary (which is independent of the executive and the legislature)

The three powers • Legislative: power to make and change law it is conducted by the Parliament • Executive: • Judicial: power to put law in action it is conducted by the executive government power to make judgements to law it is conducted by the court and is independent of the executive and the legislative

Executive power The President of the Republic • he/she symbolizes the unity of the nation • is elected by the Parliament for a five year term • serves a maximum of two terms in office • appoints the Prime Minister • has the power to declare war and to conclude international agreements

“Proedriko Megaro” the Greek Presidency

The Prime Minister • is elected by the people • is the head of the government • is appointed by the President of Democracy with the absolute majority of seats in the Parliament (the principal of “declared confidence”) • is usually the leader of the party controlling the absolute majority of MPs (151 members) • directs the activities of the government

“Megaro Maximou” the Offices of the Prime Minister

The Cabinet (ministerial council) • constitutes the government of Greece • is composed of the Prime Minister and the Ministers • Ministers are appointed by the Prime Minister • it defines and directs the general policy of the state

The Cabinet (ministerial council)

Legislative power The Parliament • is elected by all Greek citizens over the age of 18 • it has 300 members elected for a four year term • it is a unicameral legislature • its hearings start on the first Monday every October and finish in summer

The Greek Parliament

The erasmus+ team Students Antoniadi Marilena Veliki Isida Merge Chrysa Kelly Kosma Theodoropoulou Myrto Teachers Miliadi Kyriaki Moutafi Despoina - This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. - The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.