Moldova: Government

Moldova is governed under the constitution of 1994 as amended. The president, who is the head of state, is popularly elected (since 2016) for a four-year term and is eligible for a second term. The prime minister, who is the head of government, is appointed by the president, as is the cabinet. Members of the 101-seat Parliament are elected by popular vote to serve four-year terms. Administratively, Moldova is divided into 32 raions (districts or counties), three municipalities, and two territorial units, one of which (Gagauzia) is autonomous.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• History
• Government
• Economy
• Land and People

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