Editing Montenegro (section)

== Government and administration ==
Montenegro is a unitary parliamentary republic governed under the constitution adopted in 2007. The president is the head of state and is elected by popular vote for a five-year term. Executive authority is exercised by the government, which is headed by the prime minister and is accountable to the Parliament of Montenegro.

The Parliament is a unicameral legislature. It passes laws, adopts the state budget, approves the government, and exercises parliamentary oversight. Judicial authority is exercised by the courts. The Constitutional Court reviews the conformity of laws and other acts with the constitution.

Local government is organized through 25 municipalities. Podgorica has the status of capital, while Cetinje has the status of Old Royal Capital. Other municipal centres include Nikšić, Bar, Bijelo Polje, Herceg Novi, Budva, Pljevlja, Kotor, and Ulcinj.