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political system

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noun

political systems plural
  1. a coordinated set of principles, laws, ideas, and procedures relating to a particular form of government, or the form of government itself.

    Democracy is a political system in which citizens govern themselves.


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Etymology

Origin of political system

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

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Heated debates over slavery, the constitution and the economic and political system created clear fractures among the population.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

The question is whether the America of today has a culture, a media or a political system capable of producing another such commission.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

I don’t like the amount of money in our political system either, but the truth is, it’s there.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

“We’ve come to terms with fact that there isn’t going to be giant, comprehensive reform of the way the Chinese political system works, including economic elements,” Greer said.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

“We want to be regarded as human beings in the land of our birth. And the present political system denies us that right.”

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

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