SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT ( PART 1)
A system of government refers to the way a society is organized and governed, outlining how power and authority are distributed among different branches and levels. Key types of government systems include:
- Democracy: Power is vested in the people, who elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf. Examples include presidential and parliamentary systems.
- Monarchy: A single ruler, typically a king or queen, holds significant power, which may be absolute or constitutional.
- Dictatorship: Power is concentrated in the hands of a single individual or small group, with limited political freedoms and often no checks on authority.
- Republic: A form of democracy where the people elect leaders, and the head of state is usually not a monarch but an elected president.
- Federalism: Power is shared between a central government and regional governments, allowing for local autonomy in certain areas.
The system determines how laws are made, enforced, and how leaders are chosen, shaping the political and social dynamics of a country.