| System of government | Unitary presidential republic |
| V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index | 0.40/1 |
| Head of State (President) | Samia Suluhu Hassan (CCM, centre-left) |
| Head of Government (PM) | Kassim Majaliwa (CCM, centre-left) |
| Party in Government | CCM (centre-left) |
National Parliament
Parties
Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM)
Party of the Revolution
Leader: Samia Suluhu Hassan
Orientation: Centre-left
Ideology: Social democracy, pan-Africanism, mixed on social issues
Stance towards the government: In government
International affiliation: Former Liberation Movements of Southern Africa, Progressive Alliance
Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema)
Party for Democracy and Progress
Leader: Freeman Mbowe
Orientation: Centre-right
Ideology: Economic liberalism, social conservatism
Stance towards the government: Opposition
International affiliation: Democrat Union of Africa, International Democrat Union
Chama cha Wazalendo (ACT-Wazalendo)
Alliance for Change and Transparency
Leader: Zito Kabwe
Orientation: Left-wing
Ideology: Democratic socialism
Stance towards the government: Opposition
International affiliation: N/A
Civic United Front (CUF)
Leader: Ibrahim Haruna Lipumba
Orientation: Liberal|Regionalist
Ideology: Economic liberalism, Zanzibar autonomism
Stance towards the government: Opposition
International affiliation: Africa Liberal Network, Liberal International