In Iraq, the form of government is a federal parliamentary republic. In Iraq, legislative power rests with a Council of Representatives. The head of government is Fuad Masum. A country's governmental structure determines the way laws are written, passed 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 Iraq runs until January 1, 2018. The term of office of a head of state has a direct impact on the power and influence of the leadership position. A longer term gives the head of state more authority. The term of office of the head of state in Iraq lasts until January 1st, 2018. The length of a head of state's tenure has a direct bearing on the power and influence of the leadership position. A longer term gives the head of state more authority. The Global Peace Index (GPI) for Iraq is 3.444. The Strength of the Legal Rights Index for Iraq is 1. Overall, it is considered rather weak – bankruptcy and collateral laws fail to protect the rights of borrowers and lenders in the event of credit-related complications; Credit information is scarce, if any, and difficult to access. In 2013, Iraq received $1,300.7 million in foreign aid. In 2014, foreign aid was $1908.

Government
In Iraq, the head of government is Fuad Masum. Iraq's system of government is a federal parliamentary republic. In Iraq, legislative power rests with a Council of Representatives; It is a unicameral legislature and therefore a unicameral Council of Representatives. According to the World Bank Group, Iraq's Government Effectiveness Index is -1.13. This suggests that the Iraqi government is ineffective. Civil and public service is severely impacted, causing social and political upheaval.