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monarchy
the president gets into power without an election. In this political arrangement, the president assumes power through inheritance within the family. The citizens under the monarchy systems have no right or voice to elect their leader.
Dictatorship
This is an example of a political system where the president makes decisions without questions, and they enjoy full states power. North Korea, under Kim Jong-un, and Iraq, under the leadership of Saddam Hussein, are good examples of dictatorship political structures.
Democracy
Most of the world countries are run through democracy. This is an example of political structure that is found in the United States, South Africa, Germany, South Korea, and Nigeria.
Oligarchy and Aristocracy
Not common nowadays, but is an example of political structure mainly found in Sparta and France at the time of middle age.
Justinian Code
was released as a collection of fundamental works in jurisprudence between 529 and 534 A.D. Known for setting precedents for international law.
Magna Carta
Issued by King John of England in 1215 A.D. under pressure from rebellious noblemen, the Magna Carta affirmed the rights of feudal lords and granted barons the power to collectively overrule the will of the king.
Signed in 1215
Affirmed feudal rights
Granted certain rights to nobles and all free men
Required the monarch to obey the law
Hammurabi’s Code
Hammurabi’s Code was issued circa 1750 B.C., predating feudal practices. The code distinguished the rights of the people based on the social status of slaves and free persons, and the code placed no limitations on monarchs.
Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact was signed in 1620 A.D. Set forth the principle of equality among all citizens.