vládu

Vládu is the Czech and Slovak term for the government, the main executive authority of a state responsible for running the country and implementing policy. In English, the word refers to this body, which typically consists of the head of government (such as a prime minister) and a cabinet of ministers who manage specific policy areas.

Its core tasks include proposing and steering legislation and the national budget, administering public services, coordinating domestic policy, and directing foreign affairs and defense. The government ensures the enforcement of statutes passed by the legislature, represents the state internationally, and oversees the civil service and state agencies to implement policies.

Formation and accountability vary by constitutional system. In parliamentary democracies, the government is formed by the party or coalition with parliamentary confidence and must maintain that support; it can be removed by a vote of no confidence or at elections. In presidential systems, the president may appoint the cabinet with different checks and balances, and the government may operate with broader or narrower independence from the legislature.

Composition typically centers on the cabinet, with ministers responsible for portfolios such as finance, health, education, and other areas. The head of state may be ceremonial or hold limited powers, while the government exercises executive authority. Caretaker or interim governments arise between elections or constitutional transitions.

In summary, the vládu functions as the executive pillar of the state, translating laws into policy, managing day-to-day governance, and being accountable to the legislature and the public for policy outcomes.