section_path: Executive branch
section_name: Executive branch
paragraph_text: Executive branch
  
  The executive branch consists of the President of Mali and the Government of Mali, led by the Prime Minister of Mali.
  
  Under Mali's 1992 constitution, the president is chief of state and commander in chief of the armed forces. The president is elected to 5-year terms by direct popular vote. He is limited to two terms.
  
  The Prime Minister of Mali is the head of government. They are appointed by the president and are responsible for the appointment of the other ministers of government.
  
  The president chairs the Council of Ministers (the prime minister and currently 27 other ministers), which adopts a proposals for laws submitted to the National Assembly for approval of them.