The President of the Republic of Moldova, in his/her position as head of state, represents the state and is the guarantor of the national sovereignty and independence, as well as of the unity and territorial integrity of the state (Article 77 of the Constitution).
The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova (Romanian: Parlamentul Republicii Moldova) is the supreme representative body of the Republic of Moldova, the only state legislative authority, being a unicameral structure composed of 101 deputies elected by lists for a term of four years or by the legislative body. The Parliament of Moldova is elected by universal vote, equal directly, secret and freely expressed.