Singapore - a parliamentary republic. Head of State - President (elected by universal secret ballot for a six-year term). Legislature - unicameral Parliament (84 seats, members of Parliament elected by universal secret ballot for a five-year term). Head of Government - Prime Minister. The Cabinet appointed by the President in consultation with Parliament. The ruling People's Action Party "(People's Action Party, PAP) dominates in all areas of political and public life now for 50 years, which gives the country some of the characteristics of one-party system with all the consequences.
