The Kingdom of Bahrain is governed as a constitutional hereditary monarchy under the ruling Al Khalifa family, with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa serving as the head of state and monarch, alongside His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa acting as the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Executive, legislative, and judicial powers operate through a framework combining royal governance, a cabinet of ministers, and a democratically elected bicameral national assembly.