In Macedonia, the form of government is a parliamentary republic. In Macedonia, legislative power rests with an assembly. Prime Minister is Gjorge Ivanov. A country's governmental structure determines the way laws are written, approved, and interpreted. The type of government determines the way elections are held as well as the country's system of policing its citizens. The term of office of the head of state in Macedonia lasts until January 1, 2019. The term of office of a head of state directly affects the power and influence of the executive branch. A longer term gives the head of state more authority. The term of office of the head of state in Macedonia lasts until January 1st, 2019. The length of a head of state's tenure directly affects the power and influence of the executive branch. A longer term gives the head of state more authority. The Global Peace Index (GPI) for Macedonia is 1,944. Due to the strong presence of the law enforcement authorities and the high level of social responsibility, Macedonia is very safe in international comparison. The Strength Law Index for Macedonia is 6. Overall it is considered quite reasonable – bankruptcy and collateral laws are able to protect the rights of borrowers and lenders at least decently; Credit reports are usually sufficient and generally available. In 2013, Macedonia received US$148.9 million in foreign aid. In 2014, foreign aid was $194.9.

Government
Prime Minister in Macedonia is Gjorge Ivanov. The governmental system of Macedonia is a parliamentary republic. In Macedonia, legislative power rests with an assembly; This is a unicameral legislature and therefore a unicameral assembly. According to the World Bank Group, Macedonia's Government Effectiveness Index is 0.15. This suggests that the government of Macedonia is mediocre. While some public and public services are limited, in other cases they can be considered adequate or even effective. Potential investors should carefully study the government situation in Macedonia before considering any business maneuvers.

Unions and alliances
This section deals with a list of unions to which Macedonia belongs.

Macedonia is a member of the United Nations (UN). Macedonia is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Macedonia is a member of the International Monetary Fun (IMF).