Parlament: it is a permanently functioning unicameral legislative body consisting of 101 members, the Parlament sits in Toompea Castle, members of the Parlament are elected for a 4- year term by private ballot in free elections. Government: it wields executive power, it issues orders and regulations, submits bills to the Parlament for passage into law and foreign treaties for ratifications, drafts the state budget for submission to the Parlament abd effects it after adoption. The President nominates a minister candidate for the post of Prime Minister. Court system: it is a 3-tier system. The chancellor of justice examines all new laws, regulations and other legal acts to ensure their compliance with the Constitution and existing laws. The auditor general checks the finances of government bodies and the use and management of public property. The president of the Republic is the Head of State and Supreme Commander of Nationak Defence Forces
101 members. The Parliament sits in Toompea Castle. Members of the Parliament, presided over by the Speaker, are elected for 4year term. The Governemt wields executive power. It issues orders and regulations, submits bills to the Parliament for passage into law and foreign treaties for ratification, drafts the state budget for submission to the Parliament and effects it after adoption. There are 12 ministries but there may be up to 15 ministers. The President nominates a candidate for the post of Prime Minister. The present Prime Minister Andrus Ansip. Judicial power is vested in a 3tier court system, the highest body of which being the Supreme Court, presided over the Chief Justice. The Chancellor of Justice examines all the new laws, regulations and other legal acts to ensure their compliance with the Constitution and existing laws. The present Chancellor of Justice is Allar Jõks. The President of the
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