Regime Type

Definition

Regime type refers to the form of government that exists in a country, including its political structure, institutions, and rules. It describes how power is distributed and exercised within that country.

Related terms

Authoritarianism:

Authoritarianism is a regime type characterized by strong central control and limited political freedoms for citizens.

Democracy:

Democracy is a regime type where power rests with the people who exercise it either directly or through elected representatives.

Totalitarianism: Totalitarianism is an extreme form of authoritarianism where the government has total control over all aspects of public and private life.