The Government is the highest public administrative body in Angola. According to the constitution, it is politically under responsibility of the President of the Republic, who is at the same time the Head of Government.

The Government itself is requested to: •  Attest to acts of the President of the Republic in accordance with the constitution •  Set out the general lines of Government policy and the implementation thereof •  Negotiate and conclude international treaties and approve treaties that do not fall within the sole competence of the National Assembly or have not been submitted thereto •  Present draft laws on the National Assembly •  State its view on the declaration of a state of siege or emergency •  Draft and promote the implementation of the country's economic and social development plan •  Draft and direct the execution of the State Budget •  Draft regulations needed for the proper application of laws •  Carry out action and take all necessary measures to promote economic and social development and satisfy collective needs   Back