Political authorities hold positions of power or influence within a system of government, exercising a right to make and enforce binding rules over a populace. Although some are exclusive to one or another form of government, many exist within several types.
See also Cabinet (government) Minister Secretary Secretary of state Attorney general Campaign contributors Head of state President Monarch Emperor Head of government Prime minister Legislatures Military Unions Political parties One-party system Dominant-party system Multi-party system Voters / populace
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