The Tongan Government operates as a constitutional monarchy, where the King of Tonga serves as the head of state. The government consists of a parliamentary system, with a Legislative Assembly that includes both elected representatives and appointed nobles. The Prime Minister, chosen from the elected members, leads the executive branch. The government is responsible for making laws, managing public services, and representing Tonga in international affairs. The legal system is based on English common law, and the country emphasizes traditional customs alongside modern governance.