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

“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

The U.S. and Cuba have been involved in talks for months, with American officials demanding an overhaul of the island’s state-run economy and one-party political system.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The crisis of trust has played out differently in different countries, depending on the rhythm of elections and the peculiarities of the political system.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

In Iran's political system, authority is not just institutional - it is also performative.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

As tiring as it was, he’d loved his job for what it taught him about Chicago’s complex political system and for proving that his organizing instincts could work on a larger scale.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama