The German Federal Government is the central authority of the Federal Republic of Germany, responsible for implementing laws and managing public policy. It consists of the Chancellor, who is the head of government, and various ministers who oversee different departments, such as health, education, and finance. The government is formed by the political party or coalition that holds the majority in the Bundestag, Germany's federal parliament. The German Federal Government operates within a federal system, meaning that power is shared between the national government and the 16 federal states, known as Bundesländer. This structure allows for regional governance while maintaining a unified national policy. The government plays a crucial role in international relations, economic management, and social welfare programs.