STRUCTURE
There are six political parties represented in the Government of National Unity of
the Republic of Rwanda. They are: Rwandese Patriotic Front (RPF), Rwanda Democratic
Movement (MDR), the Social Democratic Party PSD), Liberal Party (PL), the Christian
Democratic Party (PDC) and the Islamic Democratic Party (PDI). All regions, ethnic
groups and religions are represented in the national unity government.
The President heads the executive arm of government. The President is the Head
of State. He also heads the cabinet. The cabinet is the body of ministers accountable for
the conduct of national affairs. Ministers are appointed by the President upon
consultation with leaders of political parties in the national unity government.
Ministers head government departments or ministries. Some ministries also have
Ministers of State, who are junior Ministers. Civil servants who are the main instrument
for implementing government policy staff the ministries.
The government of national unity will administer the affairs of the State in the
provisional until a new constitution has been written and parliamentary and presidential
elections are held.
*Words in red may vary depending on what the student chose as a synonym
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