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Politics of Antigua and Barbuda Politics of Antigua and Barbuda takes place in a framework of a federal parliamentary representative democratic monarchy, whereby the Prime Minister is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Argentina Politics of Argentina takes place in a framework of a federal presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Argentina is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Armenia Politics of Armenia takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Aruba Politics of Aruba, a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic country, whereby the prime minister is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Asia The Politics of Asia are extremely varied as would be expected of such a large landmass and a diverse population. Constitutional monarchies, absolute monarchies, one-party states, federal states, dependent territories, liberal democracies and military dictatorships are all factors in the region, as well as various forms of independence movements.
Politics of Australia The politics of Australia take place within the framework of parliamentary democracy. The government of Australia is a federation in the context of a constitutional monarchy, and Australians elect state and territory legislatures as well as a bicameral Parliament of Australia based on the Westminster System.
Politics of Austria Politics of Austria takes place in a framework of a federal parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Chancellor is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Azerbaijan Politics of Azerbaijan takes place in a framework of a presidential republic, with the President of Azerbaijan as the head of state, and the Prime Minister of Azerbaijan as head of government. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Ă…land Politics of the Ă…land Islands takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic autonomous, demilitarised and unilingually Swedish territory of Finland, whereby the LantrĂĄd is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system.
Politics of Bahrain Politics of Bahrain takes place in a framework of a constitutional monarchy, with an executive appointed by the king, Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and a bi-cameral legislature, with the Chamber of Deputies elected by universal suffrage, and the Shura Council appointed directly by the king. The head of the government is Prime Minister Khalifa bin Sulman Al Khalifa and the Crown Prince is Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who serves as Commander of the Bahrain Defense Forces.
Politics of Bangladesh Politics of Bangladesh takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Bangladesh is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Barbados The Politics of Barbados, takes place in the framework of a parliamentary representative democratic monarchy, whereby the Prime Minister is the head of government, of a pluriform multi-party system. The Executive power is exercised by the government while the Legislative power is vested in both the government and the two chambers of the Parliament.
Politics of Belgium Politics of Belgium takes place in a framework of a federal parliamentary representative democratic monarchy, whereby the Prime Minister of Belgium is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Belize Politics of Belize takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic monarchy, whereby the Prime Minister is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Benin Politics of Benin takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Benin is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Bolivia Politics of Bolivia takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the president is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Bosnia and Herzegovina Politics of Bosnia and Herzegovina takes place in a framework of a federal parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Botswana Politics of Botswana takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Botswana is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Brazil Politics of Brazil takes place in a framework of a federal presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Brazil is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Bristol The city of Bristol, England, is a unitary authority, represented by four Members of Parliament. The overall trend of both local and national representation is left of centre, favouring the Labour Party and Liberal Democrats.
Politics of British Columbia The Politics of British Columbia involves not only the governance of British Columbia, Canada, and the various political factions that have held or vied for legislative power, but also a number of experiments or attempts at political and electoral reform.
Politics of Bulgaria Politics of Bulgaria takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Chairman of the Council of Ministers is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Burkina Faso Politics of Burkina Faso takes place in a framework of a presidential republic, whereby the President of Burkina Faso is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Burundi Politics of Burundi takes place in a framework of a transitional presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Burundi is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Cambodia Politics of Cambodia takes according to the nation's constitution (enacted in 1993) formally place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic monarchy, whereby the Prime Minister of Cambodia is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Cameroon Politics of Cameroon takes place in a framework of a federal presidential republic, whereby the President of Cameroon is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Canada Canada is a constitutional monarchy and a Commonwealth Realm (see Monarchy in Canada) with a federal system of parliamentary government, and strong democratic traditions. Many of the country's legislative practices derive from the unwritten practices of and precedents set by the United Kingdom's Westminster parliament; however, Canada has evolved variations.
Politics of Cape Verde Politics of Cape Verde takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Cape Verde is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of CĂ´te d'Ivoire The Politics of Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) takes place in a framework of a presidential republic, whereby the President of CĂ´te d'Ivoire is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Colombia The politics of Colombia takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Colombia is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Communist Czechoslovakia Although political control of Communist Czechoslovakia was largely monopolized by the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia (KSÄŚ) the political power was technically shared with the National Front and openly influenced by the foreign policies of the Soviet Union.
Politics of Comoros Politics of the Union of the Comoros takes place in a framework of a federal presidential republic, whereby the President of the Comoros is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Cornwall Cornish politics is influenced by a number of issues that make it distinct and different from the general political scene in the wider UK. There are however some similarities between the political make up of other modern Celtic nations in particular Wales.
Politics of Costa Rica Politics of Costa Rica takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Costa Rica is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Croatia Politics of Croatia takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Croatia is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Cuba Politics of Cuba takes place within a framework of a socialist republic. Cuba is constitutionally defined as a "socialist state guided by the principles of José Martí, and the political ideas of Marx, Engels and Lenin".
Politics of Cyprus Politics of the Republic of Cyprus takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Cyprus is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Denmark Politics of Denmark takes place in a framework of a parliamentary, representative democratic, constitutional monarchy, in which the Prime Minister is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government, with the prime minister acting as primus inter pares.
Politics of Dominica Politics of Dominica takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Dominica is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Dundee Politics in Dundee, Scotland, are evident in the deliberations and decisions of the city council of Dundee (Dùn Dèagh in Gaelic), in elections to the council, and in elections to the Scottish Parliament (Holyrood) and the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (Westminster).
Politics of East Germany The German Democratic Republic (GDR; German: Deutsche Demokratische Republik, or DDR, commonly known in English as East Germany) was created as a socialist republic in 1949 and began to institute a government based on that of the Soviet Union. The equivalent of the Communist Party in East Germany was the Sozialistische Einheitspartei Deutschlands (Socialist Unity Party of Germany, SED), which along with other parties, was part of the National Front of Democratic Germany.
Politics of East Timor Politics of East Timor takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister of East Timor is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Ecuador Politics of Ecuador takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Ecuador is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Edinburgh Politics in Edinburgh, Scotland, are evident in the deliberations and decisions of the city council of Edinburgh (Dùn Èideann in Gaelic), in elections to the council, and in elections to the Scottish Parliament (Holyrood) and the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (Westminster).
Politics of Egypt Politics of Egypt takes place in a framework of a semi-presidential republic, whereby the President of Egypt is de facto both head of state and head of government, and of a party system dominated by the National Democratic Party. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of El Salvador Politics of El Salvador takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of El Salvador is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Eritrea Politics of Eritrea takes place in a framework of a presidential republic, whereby the President of Eritrea is both head of state and head of government and a single-party state, led by the People's Front for Democracy and Justice. The National Assembly of 150 seats, formed in 1993 shortly after independence, elected the current president, Isaias Afewerki.
Politics of Estonia Politics of Estonia takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Estonia is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the Council of Ministers which is led by the Prime Minister.
Politics of Europe The politics of Europe deals with the continually evolving politics within the continent. It is a topic far more detailed than other continents due to a number of factors including the long history of nation states in the region as well as the modern day trend towards increased political unity amongst the European states.
Politics of Fiji Politics of Fiji takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Fiji is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Finland Politics of Finland takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, with a semi-presidential system of government, and of a multi-party system. The President of Finland is the head of state, leads the foreign policy, and is the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces.
Politics of Flanders Flanders is both a community and region within Belgium, and has significant autonomy. Historically, the contemporary Flemish community (or nation as many Flemings see it) grew out of the catholic southern part of the medieval 17 provinces of the Low Countries; those Catholics lived in the County of Flanders (except for its southernmost areas), the duchy of Brabant (except for the area around Nivelles) and the northern part of the bishopric of Liège.
Politics of France Politics of France takes place in a framework of a semi-presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of France is head of state and the Prime Minister of France head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of French Polynesia Politics of French Polynesia takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic French overseas collectivity, whereby the President of French Polynesia is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Georgia The Politics of Georgia is structured as a presidential representative democratic republic (semi-presidential system), with a multi-party system, and the President as head of government. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Georgia (U.S. state) Politics at all levels of government in the state of Georgia was entirely dominated by conservative white Democrats in the period between Reconstruction and the Southern Strategy of Richard Nixon. Republicans were a tiny and irrelevant minority associated with Union military victory at the end of the Civil War.
Politics of Germany Politics of Germany takes place in a framework of a federal parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Federal Chancellor is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Ghana Politics of Ghana takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Ghana is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Gibraltar The Politics of Gibraltar are unique to the territory. Gibraltar is part of the European Union, having been the only British Overseas Territory which joined the EC under the British Treaty of Accession (1973).
Politics of Glasgow Politics in Glasgow, Scotland, are evident in the deliberations and decisions of the city council of Glasgow (Glaschu in Gaelic), in elections to the council, and in elections to the Scottish Parliament (Holyrood) and the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (Westminster).
Politics of Greece Politics of Greece takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Greece is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Greenland Politics of Greenland takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic Danish dependency, whereby the Prime Minister is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Greenland is a self-governing overseas administrative division of Denmark since 1979.
Politics of Grenada Politics of Grenada takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic monarchy, whereby the Prime Minister is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Grenada is an independent country and Commonwealth Realm.
Politics of Guam Politics of Guam takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic system, whereby the Governor is head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Guam is an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States with policy relations between Guam and the US under the jurisdiction of the Office of Insular Affairs.
Politics of Guatemala Politics of Guatemala takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Guatemala is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Guinea-Bissau Politics of Guinea-Bissau takes place in a framework of a semi-presidential representative democratic republic in transition, whereby the President is head of state and the Prime Minister is head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Guyana Politics of Guyana takes place in a framework of a semi-presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Guyana is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Haiti Politics of Haiti takes place in a framework of a presidential republic, whereby the President of Haiti is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Hamilton, Ontario Politically, Hamilton is known for producing groundbreaking, colourful and left-wing politicians — illustrated by the polarizing and erratic career of Sheila Copps. Locally, though, the big political stories have included the controversial amalgamation of Hamilton with its suburbs in 2001, and the destruction of green space around the Red Hill Valley to make way for the Red Hill Creek Expressway.
Politics of Honduras Politics of Honduras takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Honduras is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Hong Kong Politics of Hong Kong takes place in a framework of a political system dominated by the People's Republic of China, an own legislature, the Chief Executive as the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Hungary Politics of Hungary takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Hungary is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Chile Politics of Chile takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Chile is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Iceland Politics of Iceland takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Iceland is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of India Politics of India takes place in a framework of a federal parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister of India is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Indonesia Politics of Indonesia takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Indonesia is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Iran Politics of Iran takes place in the framework of an Islamic theocratic republic. The December 1979 constitution, and its 1989 amendment, define the political, economic, and social order of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Politics of Iraq Politics of Iraq takes place in a framework of a more or less federal parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Iraq is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Italy Politics of Italy takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Italy is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Japan Politics of Japan takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic monarchy, whereby the Prime Minister of Japan is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Jersey Politics of the Bailiwick of Jersey takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic British Crown Dependency, whereby the Chief Minister of Jersey is the head of government. The government of Jersey is composed of the Queen of the United Kingdom, the Lieutenant Governor, the Bailiff, the Assembly of the States, and since December 2005, the Chief Minister of Jersey and his cabinet.
Politics of Jordan Politics of Jordan takes place in a framework of a parliamentary monarchy, whereby the Prime Minister of Jordan is head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Jordan is a constitutional monarchy based on the constitution promulgated on January 8, 1952.
Politics of Kazakhstan The politics of Kazakhstan takes place in the framework of a presidential republic, whereby the President of Kazakhstan is head of state and nominates the head of government. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Kenya Politics of Kenya takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Kenya is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Kiribati Politics of Kiribati takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Kiribati is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Kosovo United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 placed Kosovo under transitional UN administration pending a determination of Kosovo's future status. This Resolution entrusted UNMIK with sweeping powers to govern Kosovo, but also directed UNMIK to establish interim institutions of self-governance.
Politics of Kuwait Politics of Kuwait takes place in a framework of a parliamentary constitutional monarchy, whereby the Emir is the head of government. The State of Kuwait (Dawlat al Kuwayt) has been ruled by the al-Sabah dynasty since approximately 1752.
Politics of Kyrgyzstan The Politics of Kyrgyzstan take place in a framework of a semi-presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the president is head of state and the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan is head of government, and of multi-party system in development. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Latvia Politics of Latvia takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. The President holds a primarily ceremonial role as Head of State.
Politics of Lebanon Lebanon has a parliamentary democracy within the overall framework of confessionalism, in which the highest offices are proportionately reserved for representatives from certain religious communities. The constitution grants the people the right to change their government.
Politics of Lesotho Politics of Lesotho takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic constitutional monarchy, whereby the Prime Minister of Lesotho is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Liberia Politics of Liberia takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President is the head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Libya Politics of Libya takes place in a framework of a dual government structure in Libya. The "revolutionary sector" comprises Revolutionary Leader Qadhafi, the Revolutionary Committees, and the remaining members of the 12-person Revolutionary Command Council, which was established in 1969.
Politics of Liechtenstein Politics of Liechtenstein takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic monarchy, whereby the Chief of Government is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system, though strong powers are still concentrated with the Prince. The Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Louisiana Politics in Louisiana have always been a controversial yet interesting combination. Ever since the beginning of statehood, Louisiana has been a traditionally conservative state full of middle class whites and blacks.
Politics of Luxembourg Politics of Luxembourg takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic monarchy, whereby the Prime Minister of Luxembourg is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is under the constitution of 1868, as amended, exercised by the government, by the Grand Duke and the Council of Government (cabinet), which consists of a prime minister and several other ministers.
Politics of Macau Politics of Macau takes place in a framework of a political system dominated by the People's Republic of China, an own legislature, the Chief Executive as the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Madagascar Politics of Madagascar takes place in a framework of a semi-presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Madagascar is head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Malawi Politics of Malawi takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Malawi is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Politics of Malaysia Politics of Malaysia takes place in a framework of a federal parliamentary monarchy, whereby the Prime Minister of Malaysia is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.

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