Basic Political Structure
The Slovak Republic operates under a parliamentary representative democratic republic. Key terms in this structure include:
– Prezident (President): The head of state and a largely ceremonial role in Slovakia.
– “V Slovenskej republike je prezident hlavou štátu.”
– Parlament (Parliament): The legislative body of Slovakia.
– “Parlament schválil nový zákon.”
– Vláda (Government): Executes the domestic and foreign policies of the country.
– “Vláda predstavila plán na zlepšenie ekonomiky.”
– Premiér (Prime Minister): The head of government.
– “Premiér navštívil viaceré medzinárodné konferencie.”
Elections and Voting
Elections are a fundamental aspect of democracy, and understanding the related terminology can provide insights into news and discussions:
– Voľby (Elections): The process of voting to choose leaders.
– “Voľby sa konajú každé štyri roky.”
– Hlasovanie (Voting): The act of casting a vote.
– “Občania sa zúčastnili hlasovania.”
– Kandidát (Candidate): An individual running for office.
– “Kandidát na prezidenta predstavil svoj program.”
– Volebná účasť (Voter turnout): The percentage of eligible voters who participate in the election.
– “Volebná účasť bola tento rok vysoká.”
Political Parties and Ideologies
Slovakia, like many countries, has a variety of political parties each with their own ideologies:
– Politická strana (Political party): An organized group of people with similar political aims and opinions.
– “Politická strana zorganizovala zhromaždenie.”
– Ľavicový (Left-wing): Parties that traditionally support social equality.
– “Ľavicový kandidát vyhral voľby.”
– Pravicový (Right-wing): Parties that advocate for free market policies and minimal government intervention in the economy.
– “Pravicový líder kritizoval nové regulácie.”
– Centristický (Centrist): Parties positioned between the left and the right, often seen as moderate or liberal.
– “Centristický prístup môže pomôcť vyriešiť tento problém.”
Legislation and Policy
The creation of laws and policies is a critical function of the government, and knowing related terms helps in understanding governance:
– Zákon (Law): Legal rules in the cou