Editing Bosnia and Herzegovina (section)

== Government and administration ==
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a federal parliamentary republic. Its present constitutional system was established by the Dayton Agreement in 1995. The constitution defines the country as a democratic state consisting of two entities, the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and [[Republika Srpska]]. The [[Brčko District]] is a self-governing district belonging to both entities while remaining under the sovereignty of the state.

The collective [[Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina]] serves as the head of state. It has three members, consisting of one Bosniak, one Croat and one Serb. The Bosniak and Croat members are elected from the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, while the Serb member is elected from Republika Srpska.

The Council of Ministers performs the functions of the state government. It is led by a chairperson appointed by the Presidency and approved by the Parliamentary Assembly. State responsibilities include foreign affairs, foreign trade, customs, monetary policy, immigration, communications and inter-entity transport.

The Parliamentary Assembly is bicameral. It consists of the House of Representatives and the House of Peoples. The Constitutional Court rules on disputes between state institutions and reviews whether laws comply with the constitution.

The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is divided into ten cantons, each with its own government and assembly. Republika Srpska has a centralized entity government and is divided into cities and municipalities. Local government throughout the country is conducted through municipalities and officially designated cities.

Sarajevo is the national capital and the capital of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Banja Luka is the administrative centre of Republika Srpska. Brčko is the seat of the Brčko District.