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is the title given to the person who has the highest political position in a country that is a republic and who, in some of these countries, is the leader of the government.

is the group of people who make the laws in some countries.

is a country without a king or queen, usually governed by elected representatives of the people and a president.

is the set of political principles by which a state or organization is governed, especially in relation to the rights of the people it governs.

is a rule, usually made by a government, that is used to order the way in which a society behaves.

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When was the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus adopted?

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The Constitution of the Republic of Belarus was adopted in 1994.

The Constitution of the Republic of Belarus was adopted in 1997.

The Constitution of the Republic of Belarus was adopted in 1991.

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What is the legislative power exercised by?

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The legislative power is exercised by a bicameral parliament – the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus.

The legislative power is exercised by the House of Representatives.

The legislative power is exercised by the Council of Ministers.

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What is the lower chamber of the Parliament?

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The lower chamber is the Council of Ministers.

The lower chamber is the Council of the Republic.

The lower chamber is the House of Representatives.

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What is the upper chamber of the Parliament?

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The upper chamber is the Council of Ministers.

The upper chamber is the House of representatives.

The upper chamber is the Council of the Republic.

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What is executive power in the country exercised by?

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Executive power in the country is exercised by the government – the House of representatives – which is the central body of state administration.

Executive power in the country is exercised by the government – the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus – which is the central body of state administration.

Executive power in the country is exercised by the government – the Council of of the Republic of Belarus – which is the central body of state administration.

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The Constitution of the Republic of Belarus was adopted in 1994 and amended at the national referenda … .

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on 24 November 1996 and 17 October 2004.

on 24 November 1996 and 17 October 2007. 

on 24 November 1997 and 17 October 2004. 

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The President of the Republic of Belarus … , the guarantor of the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus, the rights and freedoms of man and citizen.

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is the Head of State. 

is the Head of the Parliament.

is the head of the court system.

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The President is elected directly by the people of the Republic of Belarus  … on the basis of universal, free, equal, direct suffrage.

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for a term of office of four years.

for a term of office of five years.

for a term of office of six years.

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The Parliament is elected … .

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for five years.

for four years.

for six years.

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The House of Representatives consists of … who are elected in their constituencies and represent the interests of citizens.

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110 members.

100 members.

120 members.

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