Government

Romania is a parliamentary republic governed under the constitution of 1991. The president is elected by popular vote for a four-year term. The prime minister is appointed by the president and the cabinet is appointed by the prime minister. The bicameral parliament consists of a senate and a chamber of deputies. The country is divided into 40 administrative districts and one municipality.

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