Qeveritë

Qeveritë are the institutions that hold and exercise the supreme political authority in a state. In Albanian usage, qeveria denotes the government as the executive branch, including the prime minister or head of government, the cabinet, and the ministries; qeveritë is the plural form, referring to different governments over time or in different countries. The term is commonly used in Albanian-speaking contexts such as Albania and Kosovo.

Role and functions: Governments formulate and implement policy, prepare and submit the national budget, administer public services, conduct foreign relations, and supervise regulatory and law enforcement agencies. They are typically responsible for enforcing laws and ensuring the daily administration of the state, while being expected to operate within constitutional limits and oversight mechanisms.

Formation and accountability: In parliamentary systems, the qeveria is usually formed by the party or coalition with a parliamentary majority and remains in office until it loses a confidence vote or an election. In presidential or semi-presidential systems, the government may be separate from the legislature and can be dismissed through different mechanisms; ministers are often appointed by the head of state or head of government with or without legislative approval.

Variations and context: Constitutional frameworks define the scope and limits of governmental power, including checks and balances, term lengths, and procedures for dissolution and elections. Some states rely on coalition governments, while others operate with a single-party majority. The term qeveritë is used to discuss multiple governments across time or in comparative analysis.

Terminology: The singular qeveria refers to the government of a specific country at a given time, while qeveritë denotes multiple governments or the general concept of government in Albanian.