Plutocracy
Monarchy
Autocracy
Oligarchy
C. Autocracy
Monarchy
Totalitarianism
Oligarchy
Authoritarianism
Subnational units have complete independence from the central government.
Subnational units have no political power.
Subnational units have some degree of autonomy and power.
Subnational units are governed directly by the central government.
France
United States
United Kingdom
Greece
President
Prime Minister
Monarch
Speaker of the House
Representative democracy
Direct democracy
Authoritarianism
Pluralism
Ireland
Japan
France
Brazil
Federalism
Unitarism
Devolution
Confederation
The president serves as both the head of state and head of government.
The president is elected separately from the legislature.
The president can be removed from office by a vote of no confidence.
There is a clear separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches.
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.
Political attitudes
Political socialization
Political participation
Political parties
To make and enforce laws
To represent the country in international affairs
To serve as the head of the legislature
To appoint the prime minister
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Totalitarianism
Junta
First-past-the-post
Single-member district
Mixed-member
Plurality
First-past-the-post
Proportional representation
Single transferable vote
Mixed-member proportional
Modernization
Globalization
Democratization
Secularization
Canada
United States
China
United Kingdom
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
Multi-party system
Dominant-party system
Two-party system
Single-party system
Plutocracy
Monarchy
Autocracy
Oligarchy
Subnational units have complete independence from the central government.
Subnational units have no political power.
Subnational units have some degree of autonomy and power.
Subnational units are governed directly by the central government.
Proportional representation
Mixed-member proportional
Single-member district plurality
First-past-the-post
The president
The prime minister
The monarch
The legislature
Federalism
Devolution
Unitarism
Confederation
Democracy
Authoritarianism
Marxism
Political culture
Max Weber
Karl Marx
Alexis de Tocqueville
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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
Japan
China
India
Brazil
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.
Gerrymandering
Apportionment
Referendum
Filibuster
Making laws
Enforcing laws
Interpreting laws
Adjudicating disputes