The Italian political system has changed a lot since the country's unification in 1861. From that time until the fall of the monarchy in 1946, Italy was ruled mainly by a king and prime minister. With the formation of the Republic of Italy in 1946, the system changed to become a more democratic government. Due to the change, Italian politics are now run on a parliamentary, democratic republic with a multi-party system. Today, Italy's head of state is President Giorgio Napolitano, though in affect the country is truly run by the Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi, who is appointed President of the Council of Ministers. The Council of Ministers run the executive branch of the government as well as, along with the two house of parliament, the legislative branch. There are also 20 regions in Italy with a "president" over each.
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