The Constitution of Latvia (Satversme or Satversmes likums) define the nation as a parliamentary republic. Republic of Latvia is represented by:
- a unicameral parliament (Saeima) - legislative power and
- the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Latvia - executive power.
Saeima consist of 100 members who are elected by proportional representation. Election is organized by Central Election Commission of Latvia. Members or Saeima are united in political parties and members of these parties gain seats in Saeima if they reach 5% of the popular vote.
List of government and municipal institutions and their subordinated institutions which execute laws of Latvia:
Latvian Chancery of the President
The Latvian Parliament
Constitutional Court of the Republic of Latvia
Latvian Supreme Court
The Central Election Commission
The Financial and Capital Market Commission
The Ombudsman's Office
The National Council for Electronic Media
The Public Utilities Commission
Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau
Society Integration Foundation
Coordination Centre of policy sectors
Latvian Republic ministries and their subordinate institutions There are 13 ministries in Latvia and all government inistitutions are subordinated these ministries.
National Defence Academy
Recruiting and Youth Guard Centre
Military Intelligence and Security Service
Latvian Geospatial Information Agency
National Defence Military Objects and Procurement Centre
State Agency "Latvian War Museum"
Military magazine "Homeland guard"
State agency "Latvian Institute"
State agency "Latvian Investment and Development Agency"
Tourism Development Agency
Consumer Rights Protection Centre