Executive Branch
| Office | Name | Party | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | Václav Klaus | Independent | 7 March 2003 |
| Prime Minister | Petr Nečas | Civic Democratic Party | 28 June 2010 |
The President of the Czech Republic is elected by collective session of the parliament for five-year term (no more than two consecutive). The president is a formal head of state with limited specific powers, most importantly to return laws to the parliament, nominate Constitutional Court judges for Senate's approval, and dissolve the parliament under certain special and rare conditions. He also appoints the prime minister as well the other members of the cabinet on a proposal by the prime minister. Václav Klaus, now President of the Czech Republic, former Prime Minister and chairman of Civic Democrats (ODS) remains one of the country's most popular politicians.
The Prime Minister is the head of government and wields considerable powers, including the right to set the agenda for most foreign and domestic policy, mobilize the parliamentary majority, and choose governmental ministers.
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