Political System
/pəˈlɪtɪkəl ˈsɪstəm/
Definitions
- (n.) The structured set of legal and institutional arrangements determining how public power is exercised within a state.
The constitution forms the foundation of a country's political system.
Forms
- political systems
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'political system' often implies the framework of law and governance that shapes state authority and citizen rights.
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