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noun

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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Origin of political system

First recorded in 1720–30

Words nearby political system

politically incorrect, political prisoner, political question, political refugee, political science, political system, politician, politicize, politick, politicking, politico

How to use political system in a sentence

The view that the political system is rigged against conservatives and people who hold traditional values is also widespread, particularly on the political right.
What happens to an entrenched two-party system when one party undermines the system?|Philip Bump|February 12, 2021|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.
Post-Brexit Britain has its sights on Asia—if it can get over Europe first|Annabelle Timsit|January 14, 2021|Quartz
There’s no imminent threat to Lofven’s job given the political system.
As deaths surge, Sweden reverses its light touch approach to contain rising infections|Katherine Dunn|January 13, 2021|Fortune
For the United States to solve its problems, it needs a functioning political system.
The case for consequences|Zack Beauchamp|January 12, 2021|Vox

Our political systems are dominated by short four- or five-year electoral cycles.
Forget Your Five-Year Plan: What If We Visualized Humanity’s Future in Centuries, Millennia, and Beyond?|Thomas Hornigold|December 31, 2020|Singularity Hub
A hundred ultra-wealthy liberal and conservative donors have taken over the political system.
The 100 Rich People Who Run America|Mark McKinnon|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST
These young adults have voluntarily checked out of a political system they consider corrupt and dysfunctional.
When Will We See a #Millennial Congress?|Linda Killian|December 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Like baseball, our political system is more engaging if you participate.
Baseball’s Problem Is Politics’ Problem|Doug McIntyre|November 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They hate attack ads and want change, but believe the American political system is rigged.
Yes, Independent Swing Voters Are Real. And May Decide Who Wins Elections|Linda Killian|November 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That means the protests could shake the Chinese political system.
Hong Kong Protesters Fear Martial Law Is Coming|Gordon G. Chang|September 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The political system of the allied powers is essentially different, in this respect, from that of America.
Key-Notes of American Liberty|Various
It develops the gentleman's whole political system; and its answer expounds mine.
Select Speeches of Daniel Webster|Daniel Webster
They are orderly, thrifty and industrious, and fall readily into our political system and habits.
The Indian in his Wigwam|Henry R. Schoolcraft
He had no hand in establishing the political system of Geneva; it was established before he went there.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume VI|John Lord
To make our political system thoroughly representative and democratic, we must extend political power to the women of the nation.
The Common Sense of Socialism|John Spargo