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"but you already knew that, I mean, how couldn't you?
Only when no Human brick is left atop another, shall we be satisfied with your destruction.
The U.E.G. (United Earth Government) ran all Human affairs before the war with the Covenant, it had elected leaders, and we have to presume a heavy bias towards the inner (more heavily populated) colonies.
When the War with the Covenant started getting serious, the civilian UEG government was temporarily suspended, and an emergency millitary government headed by the UEG's millitary arm (the UNSC) was put in place.
At this point the top brass of the UNSC became the de-facto and legal leaders of Earth and all loyal colonies, this is presumed to be temporary, and that the civilian government is reinstated after the war.
The highest-ranking officer we know of is Lord Terrence Hood, Admiral of the UNSCDF Fleet around Earth. He may have had equals or peers, certainly a general staff to help him, but by Halo 3 it is clear he is the leader of Humanity.
Parangosky is his subordinate, though whether she is a loyal one is up for debate.
Interestingly, the fact that Adm Hood holds the title of "Lord" shows that at least one set of royalty still exists, and has enough influence with the government to confer a title. Though any leadership roles are almost certainly symbolic/traditional.
[Edited on 01.04.2012 11:04 AM PST]