Austrian government

The Austrian government is a federal parliamentary republic, meaning it has a system where power is divided between the national government and nine federal states. The President is the head of state with mainly ceremonial duties, while the Chancellor leads the government and is the head of government. Austria's parliament consists of two chambers: the National Council and the Federal Council, which create laws and oversee the government. The political system emphasizes democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, with multiple political parties representing various interests within the population.