The principle of government refers to fundamental ideas or concepts that guide how political power should be distributed, organized, and exercised within a society.
Related terms
Democracy: A system of government where power rests with the people who participate in decision-making through voting.
Monarchy: A form of government where power is held by a single individual (monarch) who inherits it through hereditary succession.
Authoritarianism: A system of government characterized by strong centralized control and limited political freedoms.