According to the Constitution, the President represents the Republic of Slovenia and is the commander-in-chief of its armed forces.
The National Assembly is composed of deputies who are citizens of the Republic of Slovenia. The Assembly numbers 90 deputies, who are elected in universal, equal, direct and secret ballots.
Elections to the European Parliament take place in Member States of the European Union (the EU). On joining the EU, Slovenia gained the right and obligation to participate in the work of EU bodies.
The National Council is the representative body for social, economic, occupational and local interests.
The main local government authority is a representative body that adopts basic decisions in the local community, and it is generally elected directly by local community residents.