Political System and Government: Parliamentary system of Government and federal structure.
Administrative Divisions: 28 States and 8 Union Territories.
Constitution: The Constitution of India came into force on January 26, 1950.
Executive Branch: The President of India is the Head of the State, while the Prime Minister is the Head of the Government and runs office with the support of the Council of Ministers who forms the Cabinet.
Legislative Branch: The Federal Legislature comprises of the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States), forming both the Houses of the Parliament.
