The government of the Shinra Republic is lead by the President, with the assistance of a national Senate. Originally known as the Kingdom of Shinra, the government was later reformed into a republican system with an elected President. However in 1980, due to widespread dissatisfaction with government corruption and waste, a popular vote was had to reinstall the old monarchy in place, with Vincent Shinra at its head. The current President of the Shinra Republic (POTSR) is Rufus Shinra.