Political and Legal System of the Republic of Srpska
Political and Legal System of the Republic of Srpska
Author(s): Dragan Golijan, Jelena GolijanSubject(s): Government/Political systems, Comparative politics
Published by: Fakultet za poslovne studije i pravo
Keywords: Republic of Srpska; the National Assembly; the Government; municipalities; Bosnia and Herzegovina; president; division of power
Summary/Abstract: The break-up of Yugoslavia formed new state entities, and therefore also the Republic of Srpska, with the separating of the Serbian deputies from the composition of the Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina. With the adoption of the Constitution, in 1992, began to function Republic of Srpska and it was confirmed by the Dayton Agreement, but within Bosnia and Herzegovina. It retained the system of separation of powers and state-bodies which had: the National Assembly, the President, the government, the judicial system. It elects into the authorities of BiH state its representatives. The Constitution of Republikaof Srpska had its amendments in which the Council of the nations was established (for the protection of vital ‘interests) and other organizations legal-political system is retained since the adoption of the Constitution up to date.
Journal: International Journal of Economics & Law
- Issue Year: 6/2016
- Issue No: 18
- Page Range: 43-48
- Page Count: 6
- Language: English