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The country's highest appellate forum is the Supreme Court; below that are regional, district, and military courts. In certain cases, the law provides for decisions of tribunals of judges to be attended by lay judges from the citizenry. Slovakia also has a special Constitutional Court, which rules on constitutional issues. The 13 members of this court are appointed by the president from a slate of candidates nominated by Parliament.
The country's highest appellate forum is the Supreme Court; below that are regional, district, and military courts. In certain cases, the law provides for decisions of tribunals of judges to be attended by lay judges from the citizenry. Slovakia also has a special Constitutional Court, which rules on constitutional issues. The 13 members of this court are appointed by the president from a slate of candidates nominated by Parliament.
In 2002, Parliament passed legislation that created a Judicial Council. This 18-member council, composed of judges, law professors, and other legal experts, is now responsible for the nomination of judges. All judges, except those of the Constitutional Court, are appointed by the president from a list proposed by the Judicial Council. The Council also is responsible for appointing Disciplinary Senates in cases of judicial misconduct.
In 2002, Parliament passed legislation that created a Judicial Council. This 18-member council, composed of judges, law professors, and other legal experts, is now responsible for the nomination of judges. All judges, except those of the Constitutional Court, are appointed by the president from a list proposed by the Judicial Council. The Council also is responsible for appointing Disciplinary Senates in cases of judicial misconduct.
=== Principal Government Officials ===
=== Principal Government Officials ===
In February 2022, 44% of people blamed NATO and the US for the tension on the Ukrainian borders, while only 33% blamed Russia.
In February 2022, 44% of people blamed NATO and the US for the tension on the Ukrainian borders, while only 33% blamed Russia.
Robert Fico said in August 2023, "War always comes from [[the West]] and peace from the East....What’s happening today is useless slaughter...They are emptying military warehouses to force countries to buy more American weapons."<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/09/29/who-is-robert-fico-slovakia-elections/ Who is Robert Fico? Pro-Russia populist is favored in Slovakia elections]. Loveday Morris and Ladka Bauerova, ''Washington Post]]'', September 29, 2023.</ref>
==Military==
==Military==