The term "government system" refers to the way a society organizes and controls its political power, including the structures and processes by which decisions are made and implemented.
Related terms
Democracy: A government system where power is held by the people who directly or indirectly participate in decision-making through voting or elected representatives.
Monarchy: A government system where power is inherited within one ruling family, usually headed by a king or queen.
Dictatorship: A government system where all power is concentrated in one person or a small group, often gained and maintained through force.