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Types of Political Systems - CSV
Political systems are classified based on a state's power structure, governance methods, and the degree of citizen political participation. Major classifications include democracy (governance based on popular sovereignty), authoritarianism (limited political pluralism and ruler dominance), and totalitarianism (comprehensive state control and ideological mobilization). Additionally, Aristotle's classical six-fold classification (monarchy, aristocracy, polity and their corrupt forms) and modern classifications (presidential, parliamentary, and semi-presidential systems) are important. These classifications provide frameworks for understanding and comparatively analyzing political systems across different countries.
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code,slug,name,description,category
01,democracy,Democracy,A system where the people exercise political power through participation in governance.,Modern Three-fold Classification
02,authoritarianism,Authoritarianism,"Between democracy and totalitarianism, characterized by limited political pluralism and ruler dominance.",Modern Three-fold Classification
03,totalitarianism,Totalitarianism,A system where the state exercises comprehensive control over both public and private life.,Modern Three-fold Classification
04,monarchy,Monarchy,"A system where a monarch (king, emperor, etc.) serves as the ruler.",Classical Classification
05,aristocracy,Aristocracy,A system where a small number of superior individuals govern.,Classical Classification
06,polity,Polity (Constitutional Democracy),A moderate democracy based on the middle class.,Classical Classification
07,tyranny,Tyranny,A system where a single ruler governs for self-interest.,Classical Classification
08,oligarchy,Oligarchy,A system where a small wealthy minority rules for self-interest.,Classical Classification
09,ochlocracy,Ochlocracy (Mob Rule),A corrupt form of democracy dominated by mob emotions and impulses.,Classical Classification
10,presidential-system,Presidential System,A system where the president holds executive power independently of parliament.,Classification by Power Structure
11,parliamentary-system,Parliamentary System,A system where a prime minister based on parliamentary confidence holds executive power.,Classification by Power Structure
12,semi-presidential-system,Semi-Presidential System,A dual executive system where president and prime minister share power.,Classification by Power Structure
13,theocracy,Theocracy,A system where religious authority holds political power.,Other Classifications
14,federal-system,Federal System,A compound state system where central and regional governments share power.,Other Classifications
15,unitary-system,Unitary System,A system where the central government concentrates sovereignty and local governments are subordinate.,Other Classifications