Minister of State is a title borne by officials in certain countries governed under the parliamentary system. A "minister of state" is usually a junior minister, who is either listed as a member of the cabinet or assigned to assist a specific cabinet minister. However in some nations a "minister of state" is a holder of a more senior position, such as a cabinet minister or even a head of government. A parliamentary system, or parliamentarism, is distinguished by the executive branch of government being dependent on the direct or indirect support of the legeslative branch, or parliament, often expressed through a vote of confidence. ... A minister or a secretary is a politician who heads a government ministry or department (e. ... Alternate meanings in cabinet (disambiguation) A Cabinet is a body of high-ranking members of government, typically representing the executive branch. ... The head of government is the leader of the government or cabinet. ...
France: Minister of State (Ministre d'État) is a honorific title bestowed during his nomination on a minister of particular importance. It is not to be mistaken for a Secretary of State (Secrétaire d'État), a junior minister assisting a minister and who may only attend cabinet meeting if the topic discussed touches his responsibilities.
Spain: During the time servin Leopoldo Calvo Sotelo as Prime Minister of Spain (1981-1982), Ministers of State were created which held a more distinct position within the government. However this initiative did not last since his succesors did not follow this path.
In Belgium and the Netherlands , Minister of State is a title of honour (declared by Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands). It is given in exceptional cases to politicians. A Minister of State advises the queen in certain situations, and can also be asked for advice by others on constitutional issues.
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He must be a French citizen, selected from several senior civil servants proposed by the French Government, and during his term, he is responsible for leading the government's action and is in charge of foreign relations.
As the Prince's representative, the Minister of State also directs the executive services, commands the police, and presides (with voting powers) over the Council of Government.
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