| System of government | Unitary parliamentary republic with an executive presidency |
| V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index | 0.58/1 |
| Head of State (President) | Mokgweetsi Masisi (BDP, centre-right) |
| Parties in Government | BDP (centre-right) |
National Parliament
Parties
Botswana Democratic Party (BDP)
Leader: Slumber Tsogwane
Orientation: Centre-right
Ideology: Paternalistic conservatism
Stance towards the government: In government
International affiliation: Socialist International
Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC)
Leader: Duma Boko
Orientation: Centre-left
Ideology: Social democracy
Stance towards the government: Opposition
International affiliation: N/A
Botswana Congress Party (BCP)
Leader: Dumelang Saleshando
Orientation: Centre-left
Ideology: Social democracy
Stance towards the government: Opposition
International affiliation: N/A
Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF)
Leader: Mephato Reatile
Orientation: *
Ideology: Populism, pro-Ian Khama
Stance towards the government: Opposition
National affiliation: Umbrella for Democratic Change
International affiliation: N/A
Botswana National Front (BNF)
Leader: Duma Boko
Orientation: Centre-left
Ideology: Social democracy, Christian left
Stance towards the government: Opposition
National affiliation: Umbrella for Democratic Change
International affiliation: Centrist Democrat International
Alliance for Progressives (AP)
Leader: Ndaba Gaolathe
Orientation: Liberal
Ideology: Social liberalism
Stance towards the government: Opposition
National affiliation: Umbrella for Democratic Change (intention to join)
International affiliation: N/A
Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD)
Leader: Thuso Tiego
Orientation: Right-wing
Ideology: Right-wing populism, Christian right
Stance towards the government: Opposition
International affiliation: Africa Liberal Network