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Executive branch of the government of Honduras

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To supervise and control banks, insurance companies and investment houses through a national banking and insurance commission whose membership and operation shall be governed by law, and to appoint the president and vice-presidents of the state banks according to
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To appoint (in accordance with the foreign-service law) the heads of diplomatic and consular missions, who shall be Honduran nationals by birth except for honorary posts or joint representatives of Honduras with other
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To conclude treaties and agreements and to ratify (following approval by the congress) international treaties of a political and military nature, those relating to national territory and sovereignty and
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To permit (following authorization by the congress) the departure of Honduran troops to serve in foreign territory, in accordance with international treaties and conventions for the maintenance of peace
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is organized according to Title I: On the State of the Honduran Constitution of 1982. According to Title V: Branches of the Government, the three administrative branches are the
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To freely appoint and dismiss secretaries and deputy secretaries of the cabinet, along with other officials and employees whose appointment is not assigned to other authorities
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To draw up the national development plan, discuss it with the council of ministers, submit it to the national congress for approval and direct and execute it
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To direct and support economic and social integration, national and international, to improve the living conditions of the Honduran people
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The president, the head of state, of government and supreme administrative authority, is chosen by its citizens. The current president is
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To convene the national congress in special sessions (through the permanent committee) or to propose the continuance of regular sessions
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To give to the legislative and judicial powers and the supreme electoral tribunal the aid required to make their resolutions effective
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To oversee the official behavior of public officials and employees for the security and prestige of the government and state
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To organize, direct, orient and promote public education, eradicate illiteracy and provide and improve technical education
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To send messages to the congress at any time by personal appearance, and in writing when each legislative session begins
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To adopt economic and financial measures when the national interest so requires and to give an account to the congress
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To receive the heads of foreign diplomatic missions and representatives of international organizations; to issue the
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To restrict or suspend the exercise of rights in agreement with the Council of Ministers, subject to the constitution
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To participate in the enacting of laws by introducing bills in the congress through the secretaries of the cabinet
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To permit or deny, following authorization by the congress, transit through Honduran territory of foreign troops
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To adopt measures for the promotion, recovery and rehabilitation of public health and the prevention of disease
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To command the armed forces the commander-in-chief and adopt measures necessary for the defense of the republic
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To safeguard the independence and honor of the republic and the integrity and inviolability of its territory
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To create, maintain and suppress public services, taking necessary measures for their efficient operation
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To prescribe measures and provisions to promote agrarian reform and improve productivity in rural areas
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To maintain the peace and internal security of the republic and to repel attacks or external aggression
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To comply with and enforce the Constitution, treaties and conventions, laws, and other legal provisions
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To declare war and make peace during a recess of the congress, which must be subsequently convened
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In January 2014, the government of Honduras approved a general budget of 183,635,281,000 
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To issue and cancel naturalization papers authorized by the executive branch, according to law
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To negotiate loans and conclude contracts following approval by the congress, when appropriate
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To ensure that state revenues are collected and to regulate their investment according to law
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To publish a quarterly statement of income and expenditure of public revenue
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To issue directives, decrees, regulations and resolutions according to law
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To sanction, veto, promulgate and publish laws approved by the congress
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To see that the armed forces are apolitical, professional and obedient
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Other powers and duties conferred by the constitution and legislation
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To confer military ranks from second lieutenant to captain, inclusive
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To confer legal status on civil organizations, according to law
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Advisor Minister on Transparency and Fight against Corruption
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Constitución de la República de Honduras, 1982 (con reformas)
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To award pensions, bonuses and allowances, according to law
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Minister of the Interior, Justice, and Decentralization
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To direct the economic and financial policy of the state
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Advisor Minister to the Presidency on Labor Matters
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To fix and revise the minimum wage, according to law
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