Political attitudes
Political socialization
Political participation
Political parties
D. Political parties
Democracy
Authoritarianism
Monarchy
Federalism
A system where power is concentrated at the national level.
A system where power is divided between a central government and subnational units.
A system where there is no centralized government.
A system where power is held by a single authoritarian leader.
Dominant-party system
Multi-party system
Two-party system
Single-party system
Political attitudes
Political socialization
Political participation
Political parties
Plutocracy
Monarchy
Autocracy
Oligarchy
Europe
Africa
Latin America
Middle East
Political socialization
Failed state
Authoritarianism
Pluralism
The president remains in power until the next election.
The vice president becomes the new president.
The president is removed from office through impeachment.
The military takes control of the government.
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Totalitarianism
Junta
Modernization
Globalization
Democratization
Secularization
Liberalism
Socialism
Conservatism
Fascism
Conservatism
Liberalism
Socialism
Fascism
Modernization
Globalization
Democratization
Secularization
Monarchy
Totalitarianism
Oligarchy
Authoritarianism
Dominant-party system
Two-party system
Multi-party system
Single-party system
Democracy
Authoritarianism
Marxism
Political culture
By appointment from the legislature
By a direct vote of the people
By inheritance
By a council of elders
Representative democracy
Direct democracy
Authoritarianism
Pluralism
To serve as the head of the legislature
To represent the country in international affairs
To serve as the ceremonial head of state
To be ready to assume the presidency in case of vacancy
Making laws
Enforcing laws
Interpreting laws
Adjudicating disputes
Ethnic and religious divisions
Strong and stable institutions
Economic inequality
Corruption
Multi-party system
Dominant-party system
Two-party system
Single-party system
Germany
Canada
China
Russia
The prime minister remains in power as long as they want.
The president takes over as the new executive.
New elections are called, and a new government is formed.
The military assumes control of the government.
Multiple political parties competing in elections
Strong protection of individual rights and civil liberties
A single leader or party with absolute control
A free and independent media
Federalism
Unitarism
Devolution
Confederation
To serve as the head of the legislature
To represent the country in international affairs
To serve as the ceremonial head of state
To be ready to assume the presidency in case of vacancy
Dominant-party system
Multi-party system
Two-party system
Single-party system
Gerrymandering
Apportionment
Referendum
Filibuster
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Totalitarianism
Fascism