Politics of Monaco

In Monaco, the type of government is a Unitary parliamentary Constitutional monarchy. In Monaco, the legislative power is vested in a National Council. The head of the government is Albert II. The governmental structure of a country determines the manner in which laws are written, approved, and interpreted. Government type determines the manner in which elections are held as well as the country's system of policing its citizens. The term of office of the head of state in Monaco lasts until the next succession. The length of a head of state's term has a direct effect on the power and influence of the executive position. A longer term of office provides the head of state with increased authority.

Government

In Monaco, the head of the government is Albert II. The government system of Monaco is a Unitary parliamentary Constitutional monarchy. In Monaco, the legislative power is vested in a National Council; this is a Unicameral legislative body, and therefore a Unicameral National Council.

Unions and alliances

This section deals with a list of unions Monaco is a member of.

Monaco is a member of the United Nations (UN). To read more about when Monaco became a member of these unions and what additional political unions and alliances Monaco is part of, click on Monaco membership in international unions.

Freedom in Monaco

With regard to political and civil freedoms, Monaco is 1. Citizens in Monaco experience total freedom. The majority of countries in which citizens enjoy expansive civil liberties and political freedoms are representative democracies, in which officials are directly elected by citizens to advocate for their needs and desires. Free countries are often bolstered by healthy economies and high-functioning governments. To read more about freedom level in Monaco click on Freedom in Monaco.