Unitary Parliamentary Republic
Italy is governed as a unitary state through a parliamentary system, with executive power resting with a prime minister accountable to parliament.
20 Regions
The country consists of 20 regions, five of which hold special autonomous status with additional legislative powers.
Bicameral Italian Parliament
The Italian Parliament consists of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, both directly elected with largely equal powers.
Proportional Representation Elections
The Italian Parliament consists of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, both directly elected with largely equal powers.