political system

American  

noun

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

Brown renewed his calls for "comprehensive" reform of the British political system.

From BBC

For much of his adult life, he supported reform within Iran's political system and voted mostly for moderate US presidential candidates.

From BBC

It reflects a generation grappling with identity and intimacy in a political system that many feel no longer represents them.

From The Wall Street Journal

We should be doing all we can to get people to vote and invest in our beleaguered political system.

From Los Angeles Times

The dollar reigns in part because countries and companies consider the U.S. political system stable and appreciate having reliable places to park their extra dollars, especially U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal