The Government of the Italian Social Republic is the national government of Italy, the Italian Empire and its dependencies. The Government is led by the Duce of the Republic, who appoint a Chief of Government. The Chief of Government and the Ministers belong to the supreme decision-making committee, known as the Council of Ministers. Executive authority lies with the Duce and partially with the Chief of Government and the Council of Ministers. The Ministers advise the Duce and exercise power directly as leaders of the Ministries, but the Duce is not bound to follow advices. The Government is dependent on Parliament to make a part of the primary legislation. The Duce of the Republic is the Head of State and takes a direct part in government. Some decisions to exercise sovereign powers are d