political system

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of political system¹

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

The view that the political system is rigged against conservatives and people who hold traditional values is also widespread, particularly on the political right.

From Washington Post

These moves are a tacit recognition of just how much the center of the world’s economy and political system has shifted eastward in recent years.

From Quartz

There’s no imminent threat to Lofven’s job given the political system.

From Fortune

For the United States to solve its problems, it needs a functioning political system.

From Vox

Our political systems are dominated by short four- or five-year electoral cycles.

From Singularity Hub 

A hundred ultra-wealthy liberal and conservative donors have taken over the political system.

From The Daily Beast

These young adults have voluntarily checked out of a political system they consider corrupt and dysfunctional.

From The Daily Beast

Like baseball, our political system is more engaging if you participate.

From The Daily Beast

They hate attack ads and want change, but believe the American political system is rigged.

From The Daily Beast

That means the protests could shake the Chinese political system.

From The Daily Beast

The political system of the allied powers is essentially different, in this respect, from that of America.

From Project Gutenberg

It develops the gentleman's whole political system; and its answer expounds mine.

From Project Gutenberg

They are orderly, thrifty and industrious, and fall readily into our political system and habits.

From Project Gutenberg

He had no hand in establishing the political system of Geneva; it was established before he went there.

From Project Gutenberg

To make our political system thoroughly representative and democratic, we must extend political power to the women of the nation.

From Project Gutenberg