How Bengen is governed

Bengen is a federal, semi-presidential republic. This means that political authority is shared between elected national institutions and the governments of the Provinces and Districts, within a constitutional framework that guarantees democracy, the rule of law, and fundamental rights.

At the federal level, executive power is exercised by the President of the Republic, who serves as both Head of State and Head of Government. The President sets the general direction of national policy and represents Bengen domestically and internationally. The Federal Chancellery supports the President in coordinating government action, overseeing strategic planning, ensuring policy coherence across ministries, and supervising the lawful implementation of executive decisions. The State Ministries—including Internal Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Defence, Education, Economy, Energy, Health, and others—are responsible for developing and implementing policy in their respective areas. Together, these institutions form the Federal Government.

Legislative authority belongs to the Federal Parliament, which is bicameral. The People's Council (lower house) represents the citizens directly and plays a central role in initiating and adopting legislation. The Republic's Council (upper house) represents the federal structure of the state and ensures that the interests of the Provinces are reflected in national lawmaking. For a bill to become law, it must pass through the parliamentary process in accordance with constitutional procedures, ensuring debate, amendment, and democratic oversight.