Political Systems

Political Systems

In political science, a political system means the type of political organization that can be recognized, observed or otherwise declared by a state. It defines the process for making official government decisions. It usually comprizes the governmental legal and economic system, social and cultural system, and other state and government specific systems. However, this is a very simplified view of a much more complex system of categories involving the questions of who should have authority and what the government influence on its people and economy should be. The main types of political systems recognized are democracies, totalitarian regimes and, sitting between these two, authoritarian regimes with a variety of hybrid regimes. Modern classification system also include monarchies as a standalone entity or as a hybrid system of the main three.

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Political Science Multidisciplinary Courses Syllabus - University of Rajasthan

University of Rajasthan

This document presents the syllabus for multidisciplinary Political Science courses offered at the University of Rajasthan for the III, IV, and V semesters. It outlines the course objectives, content, and …

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Indian Knowledge System and its Applications

CU: University of Calcutta

This document outlines a semester-long course on the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) and its applications. The course covers a broad range of topics, including ancient Indian literature and scriptures, Panini's …

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Political Science Entrance Exam 2022

University of Kerala

This document contains the question paper for the Political Science entrance examination for admission to P.G. courses in the Teaching Departments in 2022. The paper is divided into two parts: …

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Public Policy Course Objectives and Syllabus (Semester I)

University of Lucknow

This document outlines the objectives and syllabus for a Semester I course focused on public policy. The course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of societal problems and …

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M.A. Political Science, Semester I: Course Outlines

University of Lucknow

This document outlines the syllabus for the first semester of the M.A. Political Science program. It includes the course descriptions for History of Western Political Thought, Modern Political Systems, Indian …

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MA Political Science Entrance Exam 2018

UoH: University of Hyderabad

This document is the question paper for the MA Political Science entrance examination held in June 2018. The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, each carrying one mark, with negative …

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Introduction to Comparative Politics: Comparative Democracy Research

Goethe University Frankfurt

This is a seminar plan for an introductory course on comparative politics, focusing on comparative democracy research, offered at Goethe University Frankfurt in the summer semester of 2017. The course …

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Comparative Government: B.A. Examination 2015

University of Lucknow

This document is a political science exam paper from 2015 focusing on comparative government. It covers topics like the British monarchy's prerogatives, conventions in British constitutions, the US presidential system, …

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Modern Political Systems: An Analysis of Key Concepts

University of Lucknow

This document appears to be an exam paper for a Political Science course on Modern Political Systems. It covers various topics including political culture, the role of political parties, pressure …

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Shamba Bolongongo: African King of Peace

DISA: Digital Innovation South Africa

This article details the life and reign of Shamba Bolongongo, a king of the Bushongo people around 1600 A.D. He is remembered for his cultural innovations, peaceful policies, and democratic …