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Parliamentary systems:

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Citizens vote for legislative representatives, who select executive leaders.

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Presidential systems involve citizens voting for legislative representatives and an executive leader, with separation of powers.

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Citizens vote for legislative representative and executive branch leader, and the two branches function with separation of powers.

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Head of State

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Symbolizes the power and nature of the regime.

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Head of government

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Handles daily government operations.

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Semi-presidential system

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A prime minister coexists with a president.

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Political elites

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Those who hold political power in authoritarian regimes.

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Communism:

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An authoritarian government by Karl Marx, modified by Lenin; the communist party controls all aspects of life.

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Corporatism

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Arrangement where government officials engage with external groups before setting policy.

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patron-client systems

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reciprocal favors and services to supporters

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Totalitarianism:

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Authoritarian rule with strong ideological goals, using violence to eliminate obstacles.