Government of Moldova

The Republic of Moldova got its independence from the Soviet Union On August 27, 1991. After becoming independent the government of this sovereign state of the Republic of Moldova works under a framework of a democratic republic. In a parliamentary representative governmental system of Moldova the Prime Minister plays the leading role of the Moldova government. In Moldova government the Prime Minister of Moldova is also the head of the multi party system.

In Moldova all the executive powers are only practiced by the government, on the other hand the legislative powers are enjoyed by both the government as well as the parliament. In the governmental system of Moldova judiciary branch is the independent branch, and all of its powers can not be divided between the legislature and the executive branch of government.

The Republic of Moldova includes a unicameral legislature, The Parliament of Moldova was previously known as the Supreme Soviet. Now the Parliament of Moldova elects the president of Moldova for a four year term. The president of Moldova is the head of the state and he shares executive power with the Council of Ministers. Council of Ministers or the cabinet directs the activities of the government and the prime minister and the first deputy prime minister are the heads of the cabinet.