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Executive branch Bhutan, in 33 editions.
The entry for Bhutan published Executive branch in 33 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 26 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 26
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Elections” (1990 to 1993) and “Leaders” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
Published as “Executive branch”
- monarch,
- chairman of the Royal Advisory Council,
- Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde),
- chairman of the Council of Ministers,
- Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog)
Published as “Elections”
no national elections
monarch, chairman of the Royal Advisory Council, Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde), chairman of the Council of Ministers, Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog)
no national elections
Published as “Executive branch”
- monarch,
- chairman of the Royal Advisory Council,
- Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde),
- chairman of the Council of Ministers,
- Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK (since 24 July 1972)
Published as “Elections”
no national elections
monarch, chairman of the Royal Advisory Council, Royal Advisory Council
(Lodoi Tsokde), chairman of the Council of Ministers, Council of Ministers
(Lhengye Shungtsog)
Chief of State and Head of Government:
King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK (since 24 July 1972)
no national elections
Published as “Elections”
no national elections
Published as “Executive branch”
- monarch,
- chairman of the Royal Advisory Council,
- Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde),
- chairman of the Council of Ministers,
- Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK (since 24 July 1972)
no national elections
monarch, chairman of the Royal Advisory Council, Royal Advisory Council
(Lodoi Tsokde), chairman of the Council of Ministers, Council of Ministers
(Lhengye Shungtsog)
Chief of State and Head of Government:
King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK (since 24 July 1972)
no national elections
The entry for Bhutan did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK (since 24 July 1972); note - the king is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK (since 24 July 1972); note - the king is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) appointed by the king
note: there is also a Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde), members nominated by the king
- elections :
- none; the king is a hereditary monarch
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK (since 24 July 1972); note
- the king is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK (since 24 July 1972);
note - the king is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) appointed by the
king
note: there is also a Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde), members
nominated by the king
elections : none; the king is a hereditary monarch
- chief of state:
- King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK (since 24 July 1972); note-the king is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK (since 24 July 1972); note-the king is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) appointed by the king
note: there is also a Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde), members nominated by the king
- elections:
- none; the king is a hereditary monarch
chief of state: King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK (since 24 July 1972); note- the note-the king is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK (since 24 July 1972);note - the note-the king is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) appointed by the
king
note: there is also a Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde), members
nominated by the kingelections : elections: none; the king is a hereditary monarch
- chief of state:
- King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK (since 24 July 1972); note--the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK (since 24 July 1972); note--the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) appointed by the monarch, approved by the National Assembly
note: there is also a Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde), members nominated by the monarch
- elections:
- none; the monarch is hereditary
chief of state: King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK (since 24 July 1972);note-the king note--the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK (since 24 July 1972);note-the king 1972); note--the monarch is both the chief of state and head of
government
cabinet: Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) appointed by theking monarch, approved by the National Assembly
note: there is also a Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde), members
nominated by the king monarch
elections: none; the king monarch is a hereditary monarch
- chief of state:
- King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK (since 24 July 1972)
- head of government:
- Foreign Minister Jigme Yoeser THINLEY (since NA June 1998)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) nominated by the monarch,
- approved by the National Assembly;
- members serve fixed,
- five-year terms
note: there is also a Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde), members nominated by the monarch
- elections:
- none; the monarch is hereditary, but democratic reforms in July 1998 give the National Assembly authority to remove the monarch with two-thirds vote
chief of state: King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK (since 24 July 1972); 1972)
note--the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: King Foreign Minister Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK Yoeser THINLEY (since 24 July NA June 1998)
1972); note--the monarch is both the chief of state and head of
government
cabinet: Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) appointed nominated by theAssembly Assembly; members serve fixed, five-year terms
note: there is also a Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde), members
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary hereditary, but democratic reforms in July 1998 give the National Assembly authority to remove the monarch with two-thirds vote
- chief of state:
- King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK (since 24 July 1972) head of government: Chairman of the Council of Ministers Sangay NGEDUP (since NA 1999) cabinet: Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) nominated by the monarch, approved by the National Assembly;
- members serve fixed, five-year terms;
- note - there is also a Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde), members nominated by the monarch elections: none;
- the monarch is hereditary, but democratic reforms in July 1998 give the National Assembly authority to remove the monarch with two-thirds vote
chief of state: King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK (since 24 July 1972)Foreign Minister Jigme Yoeser THINLEY Chairman of the Council of Ministers Sangay NGEDUP (since NA June 1998)1999) cabinet: Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) nominated by the monarch, approved by the National Assembly; members serve fixed, five-year terms terms; note - there is also a Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde), members nominated by the monarch
note:
- chief of state:
- King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK (since 24 July 1972)
- elections:
- none; the monarch is hereditary, but democratic reforms in July 1998 grant the National Assembly authority to remove the monarch with two-thirds vote
- head of government:
- Chairman of the Council of Ministers Lyonpo Khandu WANGCHUK (since 8 August 2001)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) nominated by the monarch, approved by the National Assembly;
- members serve fixed, five-year terms;
- note - there is also a Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde), members nominated by the monarch
chief of state: King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK (since 24 July 1972)
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary, but democratic reforms in July 1998 grant the National Assembly authority to remove the monarch with two-thirds vote
head of government: Chairman of the Council of Ministers Sangay NGEDUP Lyonpo Khandu WANGCHUK (since NA 1999) 8 August 2001)
cabinet: Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) nominated by the monarch, approved by the National Assembly; members serve fixed, five-year terms; note - there is also a Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde), members nominated by the monarch elections: none; the monarch is hereditary, but democratic reforms in July 1998 give the National Assembly authority to remove the monarch with two-thirds vote
- chief of state:
- King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK (since 24 July 1972)
- elections:
- none; the monarch is hereditary, but democratic reforms in July 1998 grant the National Assembly authority to remove the monarch with two-thirds vote
- head of government:
- Chairman of the Council of Ministers Lyonpo Jigme Y. THINLEY (since 30 August 2003)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) nominated by the monarch, approved by the National Assembly;
- members serve fixed, five-year terms;
- note - there is also a Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde), members nominated by the monarch
chief of state: King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK (since 24 July 1972)
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary, but democratic reforms in July 1998 grant the National Assembly authority to remove the monarch with two-thirds vote
head of government: Chairman of the Council of Ministers Lyonpo Khandu WANGCHUK Jigme Y. THINLEY (since 8 30 August 2001) 2003)
cabinet: Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) nominated by the monarch, approved by the National Assembly; members serve fixed, five-year terms; note - there is also a Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde), members nominated by the monarch
- chief of state:
- King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK (since 24 July 1972)
- head of government:
- Chairman of the Council of Ministers Lyonpo Yeshey ZIMBA (since 20 August 2004)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) nominated by the monarch, approved by the National Assembly;
- members serve fixed, five-year terms;
- note - there is also a Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde), members nominated by the monarch
- elections:
- none; the monarch is hereditary, but democratic reforms in July 1998 grant the National Assembly authority to remove the monarch with two-thirds vote
chief of state: King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK (since 24 July 1972)elections: none; the monarch is hereditary, but democratic reforms in July 1998 grant the National Assembly authority to remove the monarch with two-thirds votehead of government: Chairman of the Council of Ministers Lyonpo Jigme Y. THINLEY Yeshey ZIMBA (since 30 20 August 2003) 2004)
cabinet: Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) nominated by the monarch, approved by the National Assembly; members serve fixed, five-year terms; note - there is also a Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde), members nominated by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary, but democratic reforms in July 1998 grant the National Assembly authority to remove the monarch with two-thirds vote
- chief of state:
- King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK (since 24 July 1972)
- head of government:
- Chairman of the Council of Ministers Lyonpo Sangay NGEDUP (since 5 September 2005)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) nominated by the monarch, approved by the National Assembly;
- members serve fixed, five-year terms;
- note - there is also a Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde), members nominated by the monarch
- elections:
- none; the monarch is hereditary, but democratic reforms in July 1998 grant the National Assembly authority to remove the monarch with two-thirds vote
chief of state: King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK (since 24 July 1972)
head of government: Chairman of the Council of Ministers Lyonpo Yeshey ZIMBA Sangay NGEDUP (since 20 August 2004) 5 September 2005)
cabinet: Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) nominated by the monarch, approved by the National Assembly; members serve fixed, five-year terms; note - there is also a Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde), members nominated by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary, but democratic reforms in July 1998 grant the National Assembly authority to remove the monarch with two-thirds vote
- chief of state:
- King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK (since 24 July 1972)
- head of government:
- Chairman of the Council of Ministers Sangay NGEDUP (since 5 September 2005)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) nominated by the monarch, approved by the National Assembly;
- members serve fixed, five-year terms;
- note - there is also a Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde), members nominated by the monarch
- elections:
- none; the monarch is hereditary, but democratic reforms in July 1998 grant the National Assembly authority to remove the monarch with two-thirds vote
chief of state: King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK (since 24 July 1972)
head of government: Chairman of the Council of Ministers Lyonpo Sangay NGEDUP (since 5 September 2005)
cabinet: Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) nominated by the monarch, approved by the National Assembly; members serve fixed, five-year terms; note - there is also a Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde), members nominated by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary, but democratic reforms in July 1998 grant the National Assembly authority to remove the monarch with two-thirds vote
- chief of state:
- King Jigme Khesar Namgyel WANGCHUCK (since 14 December 2006);
- note - King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK abdicated the throne on 14 December 2006 and his son immediately succeeded him
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kinzang DORJI (since August 2007)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) nominated by the monarch, approved by the National Assembly;
- members serve fixed, five-year terms;
- note - there is also a Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde), members nominated by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary, but democratic reforms in July 1998 grant the National Assembly authority to remove the monarch with two-thirds vote;
- election of a new National Assembly is expected in 2008
chief of state: King Jigme Singye Khesar Namgyel WANGCHUCK (since 24 July 1972) 14 December 2006); note - King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK abdicated the throne on 14 December 2006 and his son immediately succeeded him
head of government: Chairman of the Council of Ministers Sangay NGEDUP Prime Minister Kinzang DORJI (since 5 September 2005) August 2007)
cabinet: Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) nominated by the monarch, approved by the National Assembly; members serve fixed, five-year terms; note - there is also a Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde), members nominated by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary, but democratic reforms in July 1998 grant the National Assembly authority to remove the monarch with two-thirds vote vote; election of a new National Assembly is expected in 2008
- chief of state:
- King Jigme Khesar Namgyel WANGCHUCK (since 14 December 2006);
- note - King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK abdicated the throne on 14 December 2006 and his son immediately succeeded him
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jigme THINLEY (since 9 April 2008)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) nominated by the monarch, approved by the National Assembly;
- members serve fixed, five-year terms;
- note - there is also a Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde), members nominated by the monarch
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary, but democratic reforms in July 1998 grant the National Assembly authority to remove the monarch with two-thirds vote;
- election of a new National Assembly occurred in March 2008;
- the leader of the majority party is nominated as the prime minister
chief of state: King Jigme Khesar Namgyel WANGCHUCK (since 14 December 2006); note - King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK abdicated the throne on 14 December 2006 and his son immediately succeeded him
head of government: Prime Minister Kinzang DORJI Jigme THINLEY (since August 2007) 9 April 2008)
cabinet: Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) nominated by the monarch, approved by the National Assembly; members serve fixed, five-year terms; note - there is also a Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde), members nominated by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary, but democratic reforms in July 1998 grant the National Assembly authority to remove the monarch with two-thirds vote; election of a new National Assembly is expected occurred in 2008 March 2008; the leader of the majority party is nominated as the prime minister
- chief of state:
- King Jigme Khesar Namgyel WANGCHUCK (since 14 December 2006);
- note - King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK abdicated the throne on 14 December 2006 and his son immediately succeeded him;
- the nearly two-year delay between the former King's abdication and his son's coronation on 6 November 2008 was to ensure an astrologically auspicious coronation date and to give the new King-who had limited experience-deeper administrative expertise under the guidance of this father
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jigme THINLEY (since 9 April 2008)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) nominated by the monarch, approved by the National Assembly;
- members serve fixed, five-year terms;
- note - there is also a Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde), members nominated by the monarch
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary, but democratic reforms in July 1998 grant the National Assembly authority to remove the monarch with two-thirds vote;
- election of a new National Assembly occurred in March 2008;
- the leader of the majority party is nominated as the prime minister
chief of state:
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel WANGCHUCK (since 14 December 2006); note - King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK abdicated the throne on 14 December 2006 and his son immediately succeeded him him; the nearly two-year delay between the former King's abdication and his son's coronation on 6 November 2008 was to ensure an astrologically auspicious coronation date and to give the new King-who had limited experience-deeper administrative expertise under the guidance of this father
head of government:
Prime Minister Jigme THINLEY (since 9 April 2008)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) nominated by the monarch, approved by the National Assembly; members serve fixed, five-year terms; note - there is also a Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde), members nominated by the monarch
elections:
the monarch is hereditary, but democratic reforms in July 1998 grant the National Assembly authority to remove the monarch with two-thirds vote; election of a new National Assembly occurred in March 2008; the leader of the majority party is nominated as the prime minister
- chief of state:
- King Jigme Khesar Namgyel WANGCHUCK (since 14 December 2006);
- note - King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK abdicated the throne on 14 December 2006 and his son immediately succeeded him;
- the nearly two-year delay between the former King's abdication and his son's coronation on 6 November 2008 was to ensure an astrologically auspicious coronation date and to give the new king, who had limited experience, deeper administrative expertise under the guidance of this father
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jigme THINLEY (since 9 April 2008)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) nominated by the monarch, approved by the National Assembly;
- members serve fixed, five-year terms;
- note - there is also a Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde);
- members are nominated by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary, but democratic reforms in July 1998 grant the National Assembly authority to remove the monarch with two-thirds vote;
- election of a new National Assembly occurred in March 2008;
- the leader of the majority party nominated as the prime minister
chief of state:
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel WANGCHUCK (since 14 December 2006); note - King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK abdicated the throne on 14 December 2006 and his son immediately succeeded him; the nearly two-year delay between the former King's abdication and his son's coronation on 6 November 2008 was to ensure an astrologically auspicious coronation date and to give the new King-who king, who had limited experience-deeper experience, deeper administrative expertise under the guidance of this father
head of government:
Prime Minister Jigme THINLEY (since 9 April 2008)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) nominated by the monarch, approved by the National Assembly; members serve fixed, five-year terms; note - there is also a Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde), Tsokde); members are nominated by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarch monarchy is hereditary, but democratic reforms in July 1998 grant the National Assembly authority to remove the monarch with two-thirds vote; election of a new National Assembly occurred in March 2008; the leader of the majority party is nominated as the prime minister
- chief of state:
- King Jigme Khesar Namgyel WANGCHUCK (since 14 December 2006);
- note - King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK abdicated the throne on 14 December 2006 and his son immediately succeeded him;the nearly two-year delay between the former King's abdication and his son's coronation on 6 November 2008 was to ensure an astrologically auspicious coronation date and to give the new king, who had limited experience, deeper administrative expertise under the guidance of his father
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jigme THINLEY (since 9 April 2008)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) nominated by the monarch, approved by the National Assembly;
- members serve fixed, five-year terms;
- note - there is also a Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde);
- members are nominated by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary, but democratic reforms in July 1998 grant the National Assembly authority to remove the monarch with two-thirds vote;
- election of a new National Assembly occurred in March 2008;
- the leader of the majority party nominated as the prime minister
chief of state:
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel WANGCHUCK (since 14 December 2006); note - King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK abdicated the throne on 14 December 2006 and his son immediately succeeded him; the him;the nearly two-year delay between the former King's abdication and his son's coronation on 6 November 2008 was to ensure an astrologically auspicious coronation date and to give the new king, who had limited experience, deeper administrative expertise under the guidance of this his father
head of government:
Prime Minister Jigme THINLEY (since 9 April 2008)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) nominated by the monarch, approved by the National Assembly; members serve fixed, five-year terms; note - there is also a Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde); members are nominated by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary, but democratic reforms in July 1998 grant the National Assembly authority to remove the monarch with two-thirds vote; election of a new National Assembly occurred in March 2008; the leader of the majority party nominated as the prime minister
- chief of state:
- King Jigme Khesar Namgyel WANGCHUCK (since 14 December 2006);
- note - King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK abdicated the throne on 14 December 2006 and his son immediately succeeded him;
- the nearly two-year delay between the former King's abdication and his son's coronation on 6 November 2008 was to ensure an astrologically auspicious coronation date and to give the new king, who had limited experience, deeper administrative expertise under the guidance of his father
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jigme THINLEY (since 9 April 2008)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) nominated by the monarch, approved by the National Assembly;
- members serve fixed, five-year terms;
- note - there is also a Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde);
- members are nominated by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary, but democratic reforms in July 1998 grant the National Assembly authority to remove the monarch with two-thirds vote;
- election of a new National Assembly occurred in March 2008;
- the leader of the majority party nominated as the prime minister
chief of state:
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel WANGCHUCK (since 14 December 2006); note - King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK abdicated the throne on 14 December 2006 and his son immediately succeeded him;the him; the nearly two-year delay between the former King's abdication and his son's coronation on 6 November 2008 was to ensure an astrologically auspicious coronation date and to give the new king, who had limited experience, deeper administrative expertise under the guidance of his father
head of government:
Prime Minister Jigme THINLEY (since 9 April 2008)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) nominated by the monarch, approved by the National Assembly; members serve fixed, five-year terms; note - there is also a Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde); members are nominated by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary, but democratic reforms in July 1998 grant the National Assembly authority to remove the monarch with two-thirds vote; election of a new National Assembly occurred in March 2008; the leader of the majority party nominated as the prime minister
- chief of state:
- King Jigme Khesar Namgyel WANGCHUCK (since 14 December 2006);
- note - King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK abdicated the throne on 14 December 2006 and his son immediately succeeded him;
- the nearly two-year delay between the former King's abdication and his son's coronation on 6 November 2008 was to ensure an astrologically auspicious coronation date and to give the new king, who had limited experience, deeper administrative expertise under the guidance of his father
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Tshering TOBGAY (since July 2013)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers (Lhengye Zhungtshog) nominated by the monarch in consultation with the prime minister and approved by the National Assembly;
- members serve fixed, five-year terms;
- the leader of the majority party is nominated as the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary, but the 2008 constitution grants the Parliament authority to remove the monarch with two-thirds vote;
- election of a new National Assembly occurred in March 2008
chief of state:
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel WANGCHUCK (since 14 December 2006); note - King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK abdicated the throne on 14 December 2006 and his son immediately succeeded him; the nearly two-year delay between the former King's abdication and his son's coronation on 6 November 2008 was to ensure an astrologically auspicious coronation date and to give the new king, who had limited experience, deeper administrative expertise under the guidance of his father
head of government:
Prime Minister Jigme THINLEY Tshering TOBGAY (since 9 April 2008) July 2013)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) Zhungtshog) nominated by the monarch, monarch in consultation with the prime minister and approved by the National Assembly; members serve fixed, five-year terms; note - there the leader of the majority party is also a Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde); members are nominated by as the monarch prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary, but democratic reforms in July 1998 grant the National Assembly 2008 constitution grants the Parliament authority to remove the monarch with two-thirds vote; election of a new National Assembly occurred in March 2008; the leader of the majority party nominated as the prime minister 2008
- chief of state:
- King Jigme Khesar Namgyel WANGCHUCK (since 14 December 2006);
- note - King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK abdicated the throne on 14 December 2006 and his son immediately succeeded him;
- the nearly two-year delay between the former King's abdication and his son's coronation on 6 November 2008 was to ensure an astrologically auspicious coronation date and to give the new king, who had limited experience, deeper administrative expertise under the guidance of his father
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Tshering TOBGAY (since July 2013)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers (Lhengye Zhungtshog) nominated by the monarch in consultation with the prime minister and approved by the National Assembly;
- members serve fixed, five-year terms;
- the leader of the majority party is nominated as the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary, but the 2008 constitution grants the Parliament authority to remove the monarch with two-thirds vote;
- election of a National Assembly last occurred in July 2013, resulting in the transfer of power to the former opposition party
chief of state:
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel WANGCHUCK (since 14 December 2006); note - King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK abdicated the throne on 14 December 2006 and his son immediately succeeded him; the nearly two-year delay between the former King's abdication and his son's coronation on 6 November 2008 was to ensure an astrologically auspicious coronation date and to give the new king, who had limited experience, deeper administrative expertise under the guidance of his father
head of government:
Prime Minister Tshering TOBGAY (since July 2013)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers (Lhengye Zhungtshog) nominated by the monarch in consultation with the prime minister and approved by the National Assembly; members serve fixed, five-year terms; the leader of the majority party is nominated as the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary, but the 2008 constitution grants the Parliament authority to remove the monarch with two-thirds vote; election of a new National Assembly last occurred in March 2008 July 2013, resulting in the transfer of power to the former opposition party
- chief of state:
- King Jigme Khesar Namgyel WANGCHUCK (since 14 December 2006);
- note - King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK abdicated the throne on 14 December 2006 and his son immediately succeeded him;
- the nearly 2-year delay between the former King's abdication and his son's coronation on 6 November 2008 was to ensure an astrologically auspicious coronation date and to give the new king, who had limited experience, deeper administrative expertise under the guidance of his father
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Tshering TOBGAY (since July 2013)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers or Lhengye Zhungtshog members nominated by the monarch in consultation with the prime minister and approved by the National Assembly; members serve 5-year tern
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary, but can be removed by a two-third vote of Parliament;
- leader of the majority party in Parliament is nominated as the prime minister, appointed by the monarch
chief of state:two-year 2-year delay between the former King's abdication and his son's coronation on 6 November 2008 was to ensure an astrologically auspicious coronation date and to give the new king, who had limited experience, deeper administrative expertise under the guidance of his father
head of government:
cabinet:(Lhengye Zhungtshog) or Lhengye Zhungtshog members nominated by the monarch in consultation with the prime minister and approved by the National Assembly; members serve fixed, five-year terms; 5-year tern
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary, but can be removed by a two-third vote of Parliament; leader of the majority party in Parliament is nominated as the prime minister minister, appointed by the monarch
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elections:
the monarchy is hereditary, but the 2008 constitution grants the Parliament authority to removewith two-thirds vote; election of a National Assembly last occurred in July 2013, resulting in the transfer of power to the former opposition party
- chief of state:
- King Jigme Khesar Namgyel WANGCHUCK (since 14 December 2006); note - King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK abdicated the throne on 14 December 2006 to his son
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Tshering TOBGAY (since July 2013)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers or Lhengye Zhungtshog members nominated by the monarch in consultation with the prime minister and approved by the National Assembly; members serve 5-year terms
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary but can be removed by a two-third vote of Parliament;
- leader of the majority party in Parliament is nominated as the prime minister, appointed by the monarch
chief of state: King Jigme Khesar Namgyel WANGCHUCK (since 14 December 2006); note - King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK abdicated the throne on 14 December 2006 and his son immediately succeeded him; the nearly 2-year delay between the former King's abdication and his son's coronation on 6 November 2008 was to ensure an astrologically auspicious coronation date and to give the new king, who had limited experience, deeper administrative expertise under the guidance of his father son
head of government: Prime Minister Tshering TOBGAY (since July 2013)
cabinet: Council of Ministers or Lhengye Zhungtshog members nominated by the monarch in consultation with the prime minister and approved by the National Assembly; members serve 5-year tern terms
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary, hereditary but can be removed by a two-third vote of Parliament; leader of the majority party in Parliament is nominated as the prime minister, appointed by the monarch
The same text in 2017 and 2018.
- chief of state:
- King Jigme Khesar Namgyel WANGCHUCK (since 14 December 2006); note - King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK abdicated the throne on 14 December 2006 to his son
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Tshering TOBGAY (since 27 July 2013)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers or Lhengye Zhungtshog members nominated by the monarch in consultation with the prime minister and approved by the National Assembly; members serve 5-year terms
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary but can be removed by a two-third vote of Parliament;
- leader of the majority party in Parliament is nominated as the prime minister, appointed by the monarch
chief of state: King Jigme Khesar Namgyel WANGCHUCK (since 14 December 2006); note - King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK abdicated the throne on 14 December 2006 to his son
head of government: Prime Minister Tshering TOBGAY (since 27 July 2013)
cabinet: Council of Ministers or Lhengye Zhungtshog members nominated by the monarch in consultation with the prime minister and approved by the National Assembly; members serve 5-year terms
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary but can be removed by a two-third vote of Parliament; leader of the majority party in Parliament is nominated as the prime minister, appointed by the monarch
The same text in 5 editions, 2019 to 2023.
- chief of state:
- King Jigme Khesar Namgyel WANGCHUCK (since 14 December 2006); note - King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK abdicated the throne on 14 December 2006 to his son
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Lotay TSHERING (since 7 November 2018)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers or Lhengye Zhungtshog members nominated by the monarch in consultation with the prime minister and approved by the National Assembly; members serve 5-year terms
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary but can be removed by a two-thirds vote of Parliament;
- leader of the majority party in Parliament is nominated as the prime minister, appointed by the monarch
chief of state: King Jigme Khesar Namgyel WANGCHUCK (since 14 December 2006); note - King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK abdicated the throne on 14 December 2006 to his son
head of government: Prime Minister Tshering TOBGAY Lotay TSHERING (since 27 July 2013) 7 November 2018)
cabinet: Council of Ministers or Lhengye Zhungtshog members nominated by the monarch in consultation with the prime minister and approved by the National Assembly; members serve 5-year terms
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary but can be removed by a two-third two-thirds vote of Parliament; leader of the majority party in Parliament is nominated as the prime minister, appointed by the monarch
- chief of state:
- King Jigme Khesar Namgyel WANGCHUCK (since 14 December 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Tshering TOBGAY (since 28 January 2024)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers or Lhengye Zhungtshog members nominated by the monarch in consultation with the prime minister and approved by the National Assembly; members serve 5-year terms
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary but can be removed by a two-thirds vote of Parliament;
- leader of the majority party in Parliament is nominated as the prime minister, appointed by the monarch
chief of state: King Jigme Khesar Namgyel WANGCHUCK (since 14 December 2006); note - King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK abdicated the throne on 14 December 2006 to his son 2006)
head of government: Prime Minister Lotay TSHERING Tshering TOBGAY (since 7 November 2018) 28 January 2024)
cabinet: Council of Ministers or Lhengye Zhungtshog members nominated by the monarch in consultation with the prime minister and approved by the National Assembly; members serve 5-year terms
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary but can be removed by a two-thirds vote of Parliament; leader of the majority party in Parliament is nominated as the prime minister, appointed by the monarch
- chief of state:
- King Jigme Khesar Namgyel WANGCHUCK (since 14 December 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Tshering TOBGAY (since 28 January 2024)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers or Lhengye Zhungtshog members nominated by the monarch in consultation with the prime minister and approved by the National Assembly; members serve 5-year terms
- election/appointment process:
- the monarchy is hereditary but can be removed by a two-thirds vote of Parliament;
- leader of the majority party in Parliament is nominated as the prime minister, appointed by the monarch
chief of state: King Jigme Khesar Namgyel WANGCHUCK (since 14 December 2006)
head of government: Prime Minister Tshering TOBGAY (since 28 January 2024)
cabinet: Council of Ministers or Lhengye Zhungtshog members nominated by the monarch in consultation with the prime minister and approved by the National Assembly; members serve 5-year termselections/appointments: election/appointment process: the monarchy is hereditary but can be removed by a two-thirds vote of Parliament; leader of the majority party in Parliament is nominated as the prime minister, appointed by the monarch
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