The government lays down and directs the country's general policy in accordance with the terms of the Constitution and the law. The members of the cabinet and the under secretaries are collectively responsible for the general policy of the government and each is responsible for his acts or omissions in carrying out his duties. The prime minister maintains unity within the government and directs its actions as well as those of the civil service in general in the application of government policy within the framework of the law. Civil servants are indirectly organs of the state. According to the Constitution they execute the will of the state and serve the people, owe allegiance to the Constitution and dedication to the motherland.
Law lays down their qualifications and manner of appointment.
They are permanent provided they occupy an institutionally organic post. They leave the service either on passing the age limit or by court order following a decision by a service council. Civil servants are subject to certain restrictions such as the ban on their appointment to more than one salaried post, the obstacles to their standing for election as deputies etc. The Judiciary and its Organs The Greek Constitution warrants and guarantees the fair bestowal of justice and the protection of the individual from arbitrary action of any kind. Regular judges are civil servants with life tenure and enjoy individual freedom in the exercise of their judicial duties.