The Albanian government operates as a parliamentary republic, where the President serves as the head of state and the Prime Minister is the head of government. The government is composed of the Council of Ministers, which is responsible for executing laws and managing public administration. The Albanian Parliament is a unicameral body, consisting of 140 members elected for four-year terms. This legislative assembly is responsible for making laws, approving the budget, and overseeing the government’s activities. The political system encourages multiple parties, with the Socialist Party and the Democratic Party being the most prominent.