Government of Latvia
The Government of Latvia is the central government of the Republic of Latvia. The Constitution of Latvia (Latvian: Satversme) outlines the nation as a parliamentary republic represented by a unicameral parliament (Saeima) and the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Latvia (Latvian: Latvijas Republikas Ministru kabinets), which form the executive branch of the Government of Latvia.
| Central Government | |
| Logos of the Latvian Government | |
| Formation | 26 November 1918 |
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| Founding document | Constitution of Latvia |
| Country | Latvia |
| Website | www |
| President | |
| Head of state (President) | President |
| Seat | Riga Castle |
| Legislative branch | |
| Legislature | Parliament of Latvia
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| Meeting place | Palace of Justice, Riga |
| Executive branch | |
| Head of government | Prime Minister |
| Main body | Cabinet |
| Appointed by | President of Latvia |
| Headquarters | Riga |
| Departments | 15 departments |
| Judicial branch | |
| Court | Supreme Court of Latvia |
| Seat | Palace of Justice, Riga |
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Since the early 2000s cabinet meetings in Latvia have been open to the public. In June 2013, the Latvian government became one of the first in Europe to offer live internet broadcasts of cabinet meetings.
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