Political Systems, Structures, and Functions
1st Edition
Published on 6. January 2012
162 pages
978-1-61530-747-0 (ISBN)
Description
Governance is a complex process, often divided among various structures and institutions. Local, regional, national, and even supranational entities each have their own formal and informal institutions that comprise a political system. Readers will use this comprehensive volume to examine the various types, structures, and functions of government around the world, as well as the evolution of political systems and the factors contributing to their rise and fall.
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Content
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 Political Systems
- Supranational Political Systems
- Empires
- Leagues
- Achaean League
- The United Nations
- Confederations and Federations
- National Political Systems
- Unitary Nation-States
- Federal Systems
- Subnational Political Systems
- Tribal Communities
- Villages and Rural Communities
- Cities
- Regions
- Tennessee Valley Authority
- Chapter 2 Types of Government
- Types of Classifi cation Scheme
- Modern Classifying Systems
- Gaetano Mosca
- Classifi cation by Mode of Succession
- Hereditary Succession
- Act of Settlement
- Succession by Constitutional Prescription
- Succession by Election
- Succession by Force
- Autocratic Versus Nonautocratic Rule
- Classifi cation by Stage of Development
- The Emergence of Advanced Nation-States
- Chapter 3 Structures of Government
- Contemporary Forms of Government
- Monarchy
- Romanov Dynasty
- Dictatorship
- Oligarchy
- Constitutional Government
- Contemporary Levels of Government
- National Government
- Risorgimento
- Regional and State Government
- City and Local Government
- Contemporary Divisions of Government
- The Executive
- The Legislature
- The Judiciary
- Chapter 4 Functions of Government
- The Tasks of Government
- Command Economy
- Self-Preservation
- Supervision and Resolution of Conflicts
- Regulation of the Economy
- Protection of Politicaland Social Rights
- Ricci v. DeStefano
- Provision of Goods and Services
- Public Administration
- Chapter 5 Development and Change in Political Systems
- Causes of Stability and Instability
- Unstable Political Systems
- The Commune of Paris
- Stable Political Systems
- Types of Political Change
- Radical Revolution
- The Glorious Revolution
- Structural Revision
- Change of Leaders
- Change of Policies
- Conclusion
- Glossary
- Bibliography
- Index
- Back Cover
