Governmental structure refers to how power is organized and distributed within a political system. It describes how different branches, levels of government operate together to make decisions and enforce policies.
Related terms
Federalism: A governmental structure where power is divided between a central authority and regional or state governments.
Authoritarianism: A system of government where power is concentrated in one person or a few individuals, often without much regard for individual rights.
Checks and Balances: Mechanisms within a governmental structure to ensure that no single branch of government becomes too powerful by limiting each other's powers.