Form of government

The Republic of Slovenia is a democratic republic founded on the principle of division of legislative, executive and judicial branches of power. 

Constitution: The Slovenian constitution was adopted on 23 December 1991 and provides for a parliamentary governance system. It is the highest legal act adopted by the National Assembly and is supplemented according to a special procedure.

National Symbols

• Coat of Arms
  
• Flag
  

• National Anthem

The National Anthem is the seventh stanza of the poem Zdravljica, written in 1844 by the greatest Slovenian poet, France Prešern.

God's blessing on all nations,
Who long and work for that bright day,
When o'er earth's habitations,
No war, no strife shall hold its sway;
Who long to see,
That all men free,
No more shall foes, but neighbours be.

The President of the Republic represents the Republic of Slovenia and is the commander-in-chief of its defence forces. The President is elected by direct elections for a maximum of two five-year periods.

The government (Prime Minister and Ministers) presents the executive branch of power and is responsible for answering to the National Assembly.

The National Assembly is the highest legislative body (90 members) that passes laws.

The National Council (40 members) performs an advisory role and represents bearers of social, economic, professional and local interests.

Judiciary: Judges are independent when performing their functions; they are bound by the constitution and the law. Courts are divided into local and district courts; higher courts are appeal courts and the Supreme Court is the highest court of the judicial system.