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Politics of Bosnia and Herzegovina takes place in a framework of a Federal Parliamentary Representative Democratic Republic , whereby the Council Of Ministers Of Bosnia And Herzegovina is the Head Of Government , and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive Power is exercised by the government. Federal Legislative Power is vested in both the Government and parliament. The Judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature. Bosnia and Herzegovina is divided into two ''Entities'' - the Federation Of Bosnia And Herzegovina and the Republika Srpska , as well as the district of Brčko . Each of the Entities has its own constitution. DAYTON AGREEMENT Due to the Dayton Agreement , signed 14 December 1995 , Bosnia and Herzogovina forms an international protectorate, with decisive power given to the High Representative For Bosnia And Herzegovina . It retained Bosnia's exterior border and created a joint multi-ethnic and democratic government. This national government - based on proportional representation similar to that which existed in the former socialist regime - is charged with conducting foreign, economic, and fiscal policy. The Dayton Agreement established the Office of the High Representative (OHR) to oversee the implementation of the civilian aspects of the agreement. About 250 international and 450 local staff members are employed by the OHR. EXECUTIVE BRANCH The Presidency Of Bosnia And Herzegovina rotates among three members (Bosniak, Serb, Croat), each elected for a 4-year term. The three members of the Presidency are elected directly by the people (Federation votes for the Bosniak/Croat, RS for the Serb). The Presidency is the Head Of State institution and it is mainly responsible for the Foreign Policy and proposing the Budget . The Chairman of the Council Of Ministers Of Bosnia And Herzegovina is nominated by the Presidency and approved by the House of Representatives. He is then responsible for appointing a Foreign Minister, Minister of Foreign Trade, and others as appropriate. The Council is responsible for carrying out various policies and decisions in the fields of diplomacy, economy, inter-Entity relations and other matters as agreed by the Entities. Each of the Entities has its own Council of Ministers, which deal with internal matters not dealt with by the state Council. Principal Government Officials
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