Prime Minister of Ethiopia

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the constitutional role?Head of government and chief executive of Ethiopia
2. What is the military command?Commander-in-chief of the Ethiopian Armed Forces
3. How does someone become the Prime Minister of Ethiopia?A person is chosen from the House of Peoples' Representatives, presents a government plan, and must win a vote of confidence from the House.
4. Where does the Prime Minister of Ethiopia live and work?They live and work in the Menelik Palace in Addis Ababa, which is the official residence and the center of their power.

Parliamentary Republic: A governmental system where the executive branch derives its legitimacy from and is held accountable to the legislature.
Chief Executive: The highest-ranking official in an executive branch of government, responsible for implementing and enforcing laws.
Vote of Confidence: A formal expression of support by a legislative body for the government or a specific policy.
House of Peoples' Representatives: The lower house of the Parliament of Ethiopia, responsible for legislation and oversight.