The Federal Government of Belgium is the central authority responsible for governing the country. It operates under a parliamentary system and is composed of various ministers who oversee different departments. The government is led by the Prime Minister, who is appointed by the King of Belgium and is responsible for coordinating the activities of the ministers. Belgium is a federal state, meaning that power is divided between the federal government and regional governments, such as the Flemish Community, French Community, and Brussels-Capital Region. This structure allows for local governance while maintaining a unified national policy on broader issues.