The Spanish government is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy, meaning it has a king and a parliament that makes laws. The current king is King Felipe VI, who has a ceremonial role, while the real power lies with the elected officials. The government is divided into three branches: the executive, legislative, and judicial. The legislative branch is made up of the Cortes Generales, which consists of two chambers: the Congress of Deputies and the Senate. The executive branch is led by the Prime Minister, who is chosen by the Congress. The judicial branch ensures that laws are applied fairly and independently.