Prime Minister of Mongolia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prime Minister of Mongolia |
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State emblem of Mongolia
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| Executive branch of Mongolia | |
| Member of | National Security Council |
| Seat | Government Palace, Ulaanbaatar |
| Appointer | State Great Khural |
| Term length | 4 years; renewable |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Mongolia |
| Precursor | Prime Minister of the Mongolian People's Republic |
| Formation | November 1912 11 September 1990 |
| First holder | Tögs-Ochiryn Namnansüren (1912) Dashiin Byambasüren (1990) |
| Deputy | Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia |
| Salary | 62,102,880 ₮/US$ 18,393 annually (2024) |
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The Prime Minister of Mongolia (in Mongolian: Mongolian: Монгол Улсын Ерөнхий Сайд, pronounced Mongol Ulsyn Yerönkhii Said) is a very important leader in Mongolia. Think of them as the main person in charge of running the country's day-to-day business. They are the head of government and lead the Government of Mongolia.
The Prime Minister is chosen by the Mongolian parliament, which is called the State Great Khural. If the parliament isn't happy with the Prime Minister, they can vote to remove them from office.
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Understanding the Prime Minister's Role in Mongolia
The Prime Minister of Mongolia has a lot of important responsibilities. They are key to how the country is run.
What Powers Does the Prime Minister Have?
The Prime Minister has significant authority to make decisions that affect the entire country.
- They can choose who will be a minister in the government's cabinet and can also remove them from their positions.
- They appoint the leaders, called governors, for all 21 aimags (provinces) across Mongolia.
- They also appoint the governor for the capital city, Ulaanbaatar.
These powers mean the Prime Minister plays a big part in how the government works and how different parts of the country are managed.
A Look at the History of Mongolia's Prime Ministers
The role of Prime Minister in Mongolia has a long and interesting history, changing with the country's journey to independence and modern governance.
When Was the Prime Minister's Office Created?
The position of Prime Minister was first created in 1912. This happened shortly after Outer Mongolia first declared its independence from the Manchu Qing dynasty. However, many other countries didn't officially recognize this independence right away.
Changes Over Time: From Revolution to Republic
Mongolia declared its independence again in 1921, this time from the occupation by Beiyang China. After this, a group called the Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party took control of the Prime Minister's office.
In 1924, this party established the Mongolian People's Republic. At this point, the title of Prime Minister changed to "chairman of the council of people's commissars." Later, in 1946, it changed again to "chairman of the council of ministers."
The Return of the Prime Minister Title
The original title of Prime Minister was brought back in 1990. This was when the People's Revolutionary Party slowly started to give up its full control over the government.
Even with all these name changes, the modern Mongolian government sees the office as having existed continuously since 1912. This means they count everyone who held these different leadership roles as a Prime Minister.
Who Was the First Prime Minister?
There's a little bit of confusion about who was officially the very first Prime Minister.
- A religious leader (lama) named Tseren (or Tserenchimed) served as a "prime minister" (though he was actually the Interior Minister) in a temporary government. Some people consider him the first.
- However, the Mongolian government officially recognizes Tögs-Ochiryn Namnansüren as the first formal office-holder.
There's also some debate about Tsengeltiin Jigjidjav. Some believe he was only an acting Prime Minister, while others consider him a full Prime Minister. The Mongolian government takes the view that he was a full Prime Minister.
See also
In Spanish: Primer ministro de Mongolia para niños
- President of Mongolia
- List of prime ministers of Mongolia
- Government of Mongolia
