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    Finland has a republic-based system of government with power held by elected representatives. Leadership is split between the President, who is the chief of state, and the Prime Minister, who is the head of government. Parliament has 200 members elected every four years across 15 electoral districts. A new constitution in 2000 increased parliament's power relative to the president. Women hold prominent roles in government, making up 38% of parliamentary seats in 2003. Voting eligibility and process differ slightly from the U.S., with most citizens aged 18 or older able to vote.

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    Finland has a republic-based system of government with power held by elected representatives. Leadership is split between the President, who is the chief of state, and the Prime Minister, who is the head of government. Parliament has 200 members elected every four years across 15 electoral districts. A new constitution in 2000 increased parliament's power relative to the president. Women hold prominent roles in government, making up 38% of parliamentary seats in 2003. Voting eligibility and process differ slightly from the U.S., with most citizens aged 18 or older able to vote.

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    FINLANDS GOVERNMENT

    Volume 1 / Issue 1

    The Republic of Finland


    The country of Finland runs on a Republic-based system. A republic is the
    BRANCHES OF power is held by the people and representatives, and the leader is elected
    GOVERNMENT by the general public.
    Executive:

    Handles most foreign affairs,


    Leadership
    Finlands leadership is split between two people: The President (Chief of
    approves laws, resides over
    State) and the Prime Minister (Head of Government). As of today, the
    the army.
    President is Sauli Niinist, and the Prime Minister is Juha Sipil.
    Judicial:
    Parliament
    Handles significant law cases,
    Members of parliament are elected every four years and are
    guides the administration of
    proportionally split into fifteen electoral districts.
    justice.

    Legislative: Constitution
    In March of 2000, Finland implemented a new constitution that
    Can alter the Constitution and
    increases parliaments power in relation to the president. The new
    override Presidents vetoes. constitution restricted some of the Presidents powers, and increased the
    role of the Prime Minister.

    Women of Power
    Women make up 38% of 200 seats of Eduskunta, and 8 out of 18 women
    were cabinet memebers, as of 2003. Women have also held crucial roles
    such as Defense Minister, Foreign Minister, Speaker of Parliament,
    President, and Prime Minister.

    Voting Process
    Voting in Finland is a little different from the U.S. Most citizens of
    Finland who are at least 18 may vote in an election; however, in
    municipal and European Parliament elections, citizens from other
    countries within Finland may vote. A notice of a citizens right to vote is
    http://www.express.co.uk/life-
    style/top10facts/625031/10-things-Finland sent to their home address one month before the election. The notice then
    designates the specific polling section.

    References
    GlobalEDGE. (n.d.). Finland: Government. Retrieved March 28, 2017,
    from https://globaledge.msu.edu/countries/finland/government
    Finland - Government. (n.d.). Retrieved March 28, 2017, from
    http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Europe/Finland-GOVERNMENT.html

    Moving to Finland. (n.d.). Retrieved March 28, 2017, from http://www.infopankki.fi/en/information-about-


    finland/finnish-society/elections-in-finland

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