Global Political Systems: Comparative Analysis of Governance in Major Countries
This comprehensive review explores the political systems of key countries, highlighting the unique characteristics of governance in the UK, Russia, China, Mexico, Iran, and Nigeria. Each section delves into aspects such as government structure, power distribution, electoral systems, constitutions, and political parties. The analysis includes current leadership and major political dynamics, providing a clear understanding of how different nations operate within their respective frameworks. This insightful examination reveals the complexity and diversity of global political landscapes.
Global Political Systems: Comparative Analysis of Governance in Major Countries
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“The Big Picture” AP Review 2011
United Kingdom: The Big Picture • System of Government: Parliamentary System • Distribution of Power: Unitary • Electoral System: Single Member District Plurality • Constitution: Unwritten constitution • Legislature: Bicameral—House of Commons & House of Lords • Current Prime Minister: David Cameron • Current Ruling Party: Conservative and LD Coalition • Major Political Parties: Labour, Conservatives, Liberal Democrats
Think… “It’s all about Putin”
Russia: The Big Picture • System of Government: Mixed Presidential/Parliamentary • Distribution of Power: Federal System (Asymmetric) • Electoral System: Proportional Representation (2007) • Constitution: 1993 Constitution • Legislature: Bicameral—Duma and Federation Council • Current President: Dmitry Medvedev • Current Prime Minister: Vladimir Putin • Current Ruling Party: United Russia Party • Major Political Parties: Communist, Liberal Democrats, Fair Russia
Think… “It’s all about the Party”
China: The Big Picture • System of Government: Authoritarian Single Party Rule • Distribution of Power: Unitary System • Electoral System: Is there one? Authoritarian One Party • Constitution: 1982 • Legislature: Unicameral • Current Head of Party and State: President HuHintao • Head of Government: Prime Minister WenJiabao • Current Ruling Party: Communist Party • Major Political Parties: …..
Mexico: The Big Picture • System of Government: Presidential • Distribution of Power: Federal System • Electoral System: Mixed System: SMDP and PR • Constitution: Constitution of 1917 • Legislature: Bicameral—Chamber of Deputies & Senate • Current Head of State: Felipe Calderon • Head of Government: Felipe Calderon • Current Ruling Party: PAN • Major Political Parties: PRI, PAN, PRD
Think… “It’s all about the circles”
Iran: The Big Picture • System of Government: Mixed Theocratic-Presidential • Distribution of Power: Unitary System • Electoral System: SMDP, but double ballot • Constitution: Constitution of 1979 • Legislature: Unicameral—Majles • Current Head of State: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Supreme Leader • Head of Government: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad • Current Ruling Party: “conservatives” • Major Political Parties: “conservatives”, “pragmatists”, and “radicals”
Nigeria: The Big Picture • System of Government: Presidential System • Distribution of Power: Federal System • Electoral System: Single Member District Plurality • Constitution: Constitution of 1999 • Legislature: Bicameral—Senate and House of Rep. • Current Head of State: Goodluck Jonathan • Head of Government: Goodluck Jonathan • Current Ruling Party: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) • Major Political Parties: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) All Nigeria People’s Party (ANPP), Action Congress (AC)
“The Big Picture” AP Review 2010