Ministerid
Ministerid, the Estonian plural for minister, denotes high-ranking government officials who head ministries and form part of the executive branch. Ministers are the political leaders responsible for a specific policy area and for the administration of a government department. They set policy, draft legislation and budgets, supervise civil servants within their ministry, and represent the government in domestic and international affairs. In many systems they coordinate with other ministries to ensure coherent policy across government.
Appointment and accountability: Ministers are typically appointed by the head of state on the advice of the
Variations: Countries differ in ministerial structure. Some have ministers without portfolio who oversee cross-cutting issues, others
Etymology and usage: The word minister derives from Latin munus meaning service, and is used in many