To decrease the alkalosis. 1  Compensation. 2  The respiratory system can effect a change in 15-30 minutes. 3  The renal system takes several hours to days to have an effect.
Vassiliki Thanou (L) stands in front of Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos (R) during her swearing in ceremony as prime minister in Athens. The snap election follows the resignation of Alexis Tsipras last week.
Government and Politics. Greece (ÎµÎ»Î»Î¬Î´Î±, Hellada or Hellas), officially the Hellenic Republic (ÎµÎ»Î»Î·Î½Î¹ÎºÎ® Î´Î·Î¼Î¿ÎºÏÎ±ÏÎ¯Î±, Elliniki Dimokratia) is a Parliamentary Republic. The President, elected by Parliament every five years, is Head of State. The Prime Minister is Head of Government. The Ministerial Council, consisting of the Prime Minister, Ministers, Deputy Ministers and Ministers without portfolio, is the collective decision-making body that constitutes the Government of Greece.