Types of Government in International Affairs

Running Head: INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Topic- Types of Government
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2INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
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1. Two countries where Absolute Monarchy is present are Oman and Saudi Arabia. Here the
Monarchy (royal head either king /queen) still holds the supreme authority and the
authority is not restricted by any laws, legislature and customs.
Constitutional monarchy is found in countries like Australian and Bahrain. Here the Head
of State is the supreme power and their authority is legally bounded and is derivedfrom
constitution or legislature.
Parliamentary democracy is present in countries like United Kingdom and Denmark.
Here the Executive is empowered with democratic legitimacy from the ability to
command the confidence of the legislature, mainly a parliament. The countries can also
be constitutional monarchies as well.
Presidential democracy is present in Afghanistan and Argentina. Here the elected head of
government, the president, leads the executive branch which is separate from the
legislative branch.
Theocracies is prevalent in countries like Iran and Vatican. Here government leaders are
none but the divine guidance and the legal system is based on religious support.
Dictatorship is found in China and Ethiopia. Here authoritarian form of government is
found where a single leader rules the nation.
Federal government is found in United States of American and Mexico. Here power is
divided in between a strong national government and some smaller local governments.
Large countries having diversified people groups generally adopt federal type of
governance.
Unitary governance is found in France and Japan. Here a single powered central
government rules the nation.