The Armenian 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 responsible for implementing laws and managing the country's affairs, with a National Assembly that consists of elected representatives. Armenia's political system is characterized by a multi-party structure, allowing various political parties to participate in elections. The government focuses on issues such as economic development, social welfare, and foreign relations, particularly with neighboring countries like Turkey and Azerbaijan.