The Federal Government of Austria is the executive branch of the Austrian Federal State, responsible for implementing laws and managing public administration. It consists of the Chancellor, who leads the government, and various ministers overseeing specific areas such as finance, education, and health. The government is formed by the political party or coalition that holds the majority in the National Council. The Federal Government operates within a parliamentary system, where the National Council and the Federal Council play crucial roles in legislation. The government is accountable to the National Council, which can initiate votes of no confidence. This structure ensures a balance of power and democratic governance in Austria.