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 * **According to their constitution, Romania is a parliamentary republic and provides for multiple political parties, a separation of powers between branches of government, a market economy, and a respect for human rights. **




 * **The president is elected by direct, popular vote. He or she represents the country in matters of foreign affairs and is the commander of the armed forces. **

President Trian Băsescu, in office since 2004.
 * **The president appoints a prime minister to head the operations of the government. **


 * ** The parliament is bi-cameral (two-chamber) with an upper and lower house. **
 * ** Their suffrage is universal from age 18. **
 * //Above information from SETimes //

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