The system of government
Example: The system of government determines how power is distributed.
Definition
"The system of government" refers to the organized structure and set of rules through which a country or community is politically governed, determining how power is distributed, decisions are made, and authority is exercised among its members.
Etymology
The phrase "the system of government" combines 'system,' from the Greek 'systēma' meaning 'organized whole,' and 'government,' from the Old French 'governer,' derived from Latin 'gubernare' meaning 'to steer or direct.' Together, they describe the organized method of ruling a society.
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"The system of government" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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