Political Systems and Government Types

Delegating full responsibility for healthcare provision exclusively to private companies mimicking neoliberal economic theories.

Mandating complete lockdowns indefinitely until health risks are fully neutralized following extreme interpretations of quarantine measures.

Prohibiting international travel permanently based on isolationist tendencies practiced historically during pandemics.

Implementing transparent data-sharing practices along with robust healthcare infrastructure investments simulating Germany’s approach during COVID-19.

As a move toward economic interdependence that will reduce the likelihood of conflict with the rising power.

As an attempt to maintain the balance of power and ensure its own security in an anarchic international system.

As a commitment to global peacekeeping efforts and international cooperation for security.

As an effort to promote its soft power by investing in global humanitarian missions through military means.

Unitary system

Confederal system

Federal system

Autocratic system

One-party state

Military dictatorship

Coalition government

Theocracy

Patronage systems such as these often evolve naturally into meritocratic institutions over time without significant disruption to existing power balances.

Since patrimonialism focuses on interpersonal connections rather than systemic structure, the change tends to be straightforward and relatively quick to implement new bureaucratic norms and practices efficiently and effectively.

Patrimonialism provides the stability necessary for a gradual shift away from personalized decision-making, allowing for a smoother adoption of standardized procedures.

They create entrenched networks of loyalty dependent on personal relationships that threaten to institutionalize impartial rules-based administration.

Expediting controversial legislation distract public scandal narrative.

Publicly disbanding anticorruption agencies reduce negative news coverage.

Decreasing transparency requirements financial disclosures senior officials limit information flow.

Recruiting respected nonpartisan figures into cabinet positions signal commitment reform.

Lobbying government officials

Protest demonstrations

Voting in elections

Running for political office

Laws are derived from detailed religious teachings.

Relies solely on comprehensive codes and statutes.

Laws are typically decided by direct democratic practices.

Based on judicial precedents and case law.

Elimination of political parties

Policy reforms

Reduced government transparency

Decreased voter turnout

It generates a sense of pride and national identity

It promotes economic growth

It ensures free and fair elections

It strengthens political institutions