Ministry (government department)

A ministry is a department of a government, led by a minister.

Related Topics:
Government - Minister

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Ministries are usually subordinate to the cabinet, and prime minister, president or chancellor. A government will usually have numerous ministries, each with a specialised field of service. National ministries vary greatly between countries, but some common ones include Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance, and Ministry of Health.

Related Topics:
Cabinet - Prime minister - President - Chancellor - Countries - Defence - Foreign Affairs - Finance - Health

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Some countries such as the Philippines and the United States do not use the term "ministry" for their government departments, and instead simply call them departments. In Hong Kong the term "bureau" is used.

Related Topics:
Philippines - United States - Department - Hong Kong - Bureau

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In Canada, while members of the federal Canadian Cabinet are ministers, they do not head ministries but departments such as the Department of National Defence. Certain Canadian provinces, however, do have ministries such as Ontario which has a Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Natural Resources, etc.

Related Topics:
Canada - Canadian Cabinet - Ontario

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See also: cabinet, The Ministry, ministerial responsibility

Related Topics:
Cabinet - The Ministry - Ministerial responsibility

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