Elections are general, national, direct, equal, secret, and proportional. The entire country constitutes a single electoral constituency, and all citizens are eligible to vote from age 18.

Israel is a parliamentary democracy, consisting of legislative, executive and judicial branches.

On December 10, 2011 the world and the web will mark International Human Rights Day. A special Israeli Twitter account and Facebook page have been opened.

Services provided by local government include education, culture, health, social welfare, road maintenance, public parks, water, and sanitation.