Iskakova G.T. Features of Constitutional Regulation of Powers of a Legislative Nature of the President in Kyrgyzstan

Abstract: This article discusses the changes in regulation of powers of a legislative nature of the president, which took place in a number of different editions of the Kyrgyz Constitution of 1993 and the 2010. Each of the powers of a legislative nature of the president is studied separately, including the right of legislative initiative, veto on law passed by parliament, the right to adopt decrees having the force of law, and the referendum. The implementation of the said powers of the president in practice and the impact of this practice on the behavior of members of parliament and the development of relations between the president and parliament are studied. The analysis of the features of empower of the president by legislative powers, as well as their practical implementation in Kyrgyzstan is made in relation to the experience of other countries and the specific characteristics of different forms of government are taken into account. During considering each of the legislative powers individually, the recommendations are offered by taking into account the ratio of these powers among themselves and with the authority to determine the composition of the government as a whole. The conclusion of the article: in systems with a popularly elected president, where parliament does not have a decisive say in determining the composition of the government, the presence of the huge powers of the president in the legislative sphere can bring to the strained relations, and even direct conflict with Parliament. If the president is going to affect the legal regulation, the reduction of conflict contributes to preliminary discussions with the president and the parliament of their initiatives.

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