| Executive Branch: |
His Excellency Mr. Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, President (since 17 November 2013) – the President is both Head of State and Head of Government (supported by a Cabinet of Ministers) |
| Elections: |
Last Presidential election held in October/November 2013 (President elected for a five year term) The next elections are scheduled for 2018 (Date to be determiend by the Elections Commission) |
| Legislative Branch: |
Unicameral People’s Majlis (85 members - all elected). |
| Elections: |
Last held in 2014 (members elected for five year terms) |
| Judicial Branch: |
Supreme Court |
