The Federal Government of Belgium is the central authority responsible for governing the country. It operates under a constitutional monarchy and is divided into three main branches: the executive, legislative, and judicial. The government is led by the Prime Minister, who is supported by various ministers overseeing different departments. Belgium is a federal state, meaning it has multiple levels of government, including regional governments for Flanders, Wallonia, and the Brussels-Capital Region. This structure allows for local governance while maintaining a unified national policy. The federal government handles matters such as defense, foreign affairs, and social security.