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List of countries by system of government and political mapping of the world that shows what form of government each country has, as well as a brief description of what each form of government entails.Source:
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Country
Constitutional formConstitutional formHead of stateHead of stateBasis of executive legitimacyBasis of executive legitimacyConstitution, Head of state, ExecutiveConstitutional form, Head of state, Basis of executive legitimacyYear
1
Panama
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
2
Ivory Coast
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
3
Chile
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
4
Cameroon
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
5
Turkmenistan
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
6
Colombia
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
7
Costa Rica
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
8
Tajikistan
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
9
Cyprus
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
10
Djibouti
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
11
Togo
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
12
Dominican Republic
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
13
Angola
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
14
Ecuador
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
15
Argentina
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
16
Chad
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
17
El Salvador
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
18
Gabon
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
19
Sierra Leone
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
20
Ghana
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
21
Gambia
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
22
Guinea
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
23
Equatorial Guinea
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
24
Guatemala
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
25
Zambia
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
26
Guyana
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
27
Honduras
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
28
South Sudan
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
29
Indonesia
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
30
Iran
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
31
Sudan
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
32
Kenya
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
33
Seychelles
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
34
Rwanda
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
35
Comoros
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
36
Paraguay
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
37
South Korea
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
38
Palau
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
39
Kazakhstan
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
40
Philippines
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
41
Peru
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
42
Liberia
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
43
Nicaragua
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
44
Nigeria
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
45
Mexico
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
46
Malawi
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
47
Afghanistan
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
48
Maldives
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
49
Venezuela
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
50
Burundi
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
51
Benin
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
52
Uzbekistan
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
53
Bolivia
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
54
Brazil
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
55
Uruguay
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
56
United States
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
57
Uganda
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
58
Belarus
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
59
Tanzania
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
60
Zimbabwe
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
61
Central African Republic
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
62
Turkey
Republic
Executive
Presidency is independent of legislature
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is independent of legislature.
2019
63
Nepal
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
64
Latvia
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
65
Czech Republic
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
66
Germany
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
67
Pakistan
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
68
Moldova
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
69
Montenegro
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
70
Bangladesh
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
71
Republic of Macedonia
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
72
Vanuatu
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
73
Kyrgyzstan
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
74
Dominica
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
75
Bulgaria
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
76
Malta
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
77
Mauritius
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
78
Croatia
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
79
Lebanon
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
80
Hungary
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
81
Estonia
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
82
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
83
Republic of Ireland
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
84
Israel
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
85
Ethiopia
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
86
Finland
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
87
Fiji
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
88
Somalia
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
89
Austria
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
90
Trinidad and Tobago
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
91
India
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
92
Iraq
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
93
Albania
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
94
Slovakia
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
95
Georgia
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
96
Samoa
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
97
Iceland
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
98
Italy
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
99
Slovenia
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
100
Greece
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
101
Singapore
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
102
Armenia
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
103
Serbia
Republic
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
104
Palestinian Territory, Occupied
Republic
Executive
Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
105
Azerbaijan
Republic
Executive
Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
106
Burkina Faso
Republic
Executive
Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
107
Democratic Republic Of Congo
Republic
Executive
Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
108
Republic of the Congo
Republic
Executive
Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
109
Cape Verde
Republic
Executive
Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
110
Algeria
Republic
Executive
Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
111
Egypt
Republic
Executive
Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
112
France
Republic
Executive
Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
113
Guinea-Bissau
Republic
Executive
Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
114
Haiti
Republic
Executive
Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
115
Sri Lanka
Republic
Executive
Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
116
Lithuania
Republic
Executive
Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
117
Madagascar
Republic
Executive
Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
118
Mali
Republic
Executive
Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
119
Mongolia
Republic
Executive
Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
120
Mauritania
Republic
Executive
Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
121
Mozambique
Republic
Executive
Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
122
Namibia
Republic
Executive
Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
123
Niger
Republic
Executive
Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
124
Poland
Republic
Executive
Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
125
Portugal
Republic
Executive
Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
126
Romania
Republic
Executive
Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
127
Russia
Republic
Executive
Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
128
Senegal
Republic
Executive
Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
129
São Tomé and Príncipe
Republic
Executive
Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
130
Syria
Republic
Executive
Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
131
East Timor
Republic
Executive
Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
132
Tunisia
Republic
Executive
Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
133
Ukraine
Republic
Executive
Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency independent of legislature; ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
134
Andorra
Constitutional monarchy
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
135
New Zealand
Constitutional monarchy
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
136
Australia
Constitutional monarchy
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
137
Papua New Guinea
Constitutional monarchy
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
138
Saint Lucia
Constitutional monarchy
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
139
Antigua and Barbuda
Constitutional monarchy
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
140
Spain
Constitutional monarchy
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
141
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Constitutional monarchy
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
142
Malaysia
Constitutional monarchy
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
143
Denmark
Constitutional monarchy
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
144
The Bahamas
Constitutional monarchy
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
145
Belgium
Constitutional monarchy
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
146
Canada
Constitutional monarchy
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
147
Tuvalu
Constitutional monarchy
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
148
Belize
Constitutional monarchy
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
149
Barbados
Constitutional monarchy
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
150
Luxembourg
Constitutional monarchy
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
151
Norway
Constitutional monarchy
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
152
Netherlands
Constitutional monarchy
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
153
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Constitutional monarchy
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
154
Lesotho
Constitutional monarchy
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
155
Solomon Islands
Constitutional monarchy
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
156
Cambodia
Constitutional monarchy
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
157
Japan
Constitutional monarchy
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
158
Sweden
Constitutional monarchy
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
159
Jamaica
Constitutional monarchy
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
160
Grenada
Constitutional monarchy
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
161
United Kingdom
Constitutional monarchy
Ceremonial
Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Ceremonial, Basis of executive legitimacy: Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
162
Tonga
Constitutional monarchy
Executive
Monarch personally exercises power in concert with other institutions
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Monarch personally exercises power in concert with other institutions.
2019
163
Bhutan
Constitutional monarchy
Executive
Monarch personally exercises power in concert with other institutions
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Monarch personally exercises power in concert with other institutions.
2019
164
Bahrain
Constitutional monarchy
Executive
Monarch personally exercises power in concert with other institutions
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Monarch personally exercises power in concert with other institutions.
2019
165
Jordan
Constitutional monarchy
Executive
Monarch personally exercises power in concert with other institutions
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Monarch personally exercises power in concert with other institutions.
2019
166
Liechtenstein
Constitutional monarchy
Executive
Monarch personally exercises power in concert with other institutions
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Monarch personally exercises power in concert with other institutions.
2019
167
Morocco
Constitutional monarchy
Executive
Monarch personally exercises power in concert with other institutions
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Monarch personally exercises power in concert with other institutions.
2019
168
Kuwait
Constitutional monarchy
Executive
Monarch personally exercises power in concert with other institutions
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Monarch personally exercises power in concert with other institutions.
2019
169
Thailand
Constitutional monarchy
Executive
Monarch personally exercises power in concert with other institutions
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Monarch personally exercises power in concert with other institutions.
2019
170
Monaco
Constitutional monarchy
Executive
Monarch personally exercises power in concert with other institutions
Constitutional form: Constitutional monarchy, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Monarch personally exercises power in concert with other institutions.
2019
171
San Marino
Republic
Executive
Presidency is elected by legislature; ministry may be, or not be, subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is elected by legislature; ministry may be, or not be, subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
172
South Africa
Republic
Executive
Presidency is elected by legislature; ministry may be, or not be, subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is elected by legislature; ministry may be, or not be, subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
173
Kiribati
Republic
Executive
Presidency is elected by legislature; ministry may be, or not be, subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is elected by legislature; ministry may be, or not be, subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
174
Federated States of Micronesia
Republic
Executive
Presidency is elected by legislature; ministry may be, or not be, subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is elected by legislature; ministry may be, or not be, subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
175
Suriname
Republic
Executive
Presidency is elected by legislature; ministry may be, or not be, subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is elected by legislature; ministry may be, or not be, subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
176
Marshall Islands
Republic
Executive
Presidency is elected by legislature; ministry may be, or not be, subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is elected by legislature; ministry may be, or not be, subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
177
Switzerland
Republic
Executive
Presidency is elected by legislature; ministry may be, or not be, subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is elected by legislature; ministry may be, or not be, subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
178
Botswana
Republic
Executive
Presidency is elected by legislature; ministry may be, or not be, subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is elected by legislature; ministry may be, or not be, subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
179
Myanmar
Republic
Executive
Presidency is elected by legislature; ministry may be, or not be, subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is elected by legislature; ministry may be, or not be, subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
180
Nauru
Republic
Executive
Presidency is elected by legislature; ministry may be, or not be, subject to parliamentary confidence
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Presidency is elected by legislature; ministry may be, or not be, subject to parliamentary confidence.
2019
181
Brunei
Absolute monarchy
Executive
All authority vested in absolute monarch
Constitutional form: Absolute monarchy, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: All authority vested in absolute monarch.
2019
182
Saudi Arabia
Absolute monarchy
Executive
All authority vested in absolute monarch
Constitutional form: Absolute monarchy, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: All authority vested in absolute monarch.
2019
183
United Arab Emirates
Absolute monarchy
Executive
All authority vested in absolute monarch
Constitutional form: Absolute monarchy, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: All authority vested in absolute monarch.
2019
184
Qatar
Absolute monarchy
Executive
All authority vested in absolute monarch
Constitutional form: Absolute monarchy, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: All authority vested in absolute monarch.
2019
185
Swaziland
Absolute monarchy
Executive
All authority vested in absolute monarch
Constitutional form: Absolute monarchy, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: All authority vested in absolute monarch.
2019
186
Vatican City State
Absolute monarchy
Executive
All authority vested in absolute monarch
Constitutional form: Absolute monarchy, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: All authority vested in absolute monarch.
2019
187
Oman
Absolute monarchy
Executive
All authority vested in absolute monarch
Constitutional form: Absolute monarchy, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: All authority vested in absolute monarch.
2019
188
Vietnam
Republic
Executive
Power constitutionally linked to a single political movement
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Power constitutionally linked to a single political movement.
2019
189
Laos
Republic
Executive
Power constitutionally linked to a single political movement
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Power constitutionally linked to a single political movement.
2019
190
Eritrea
Republic
Executive
Power constitutionally linked to a single political movement
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Power constitutionally linked to a single political movement.
2019
191
Cuba
Republic
Executive
Power constitutionally linked to a single political movement
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Power constitutionally linked to a single political movement.
2019
192
North Korea
Republic
Executive
Power constitutionally linked to a single political movement
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Power constitutionally linked to a single political movement.
2019
193
China
Republic
Executive
Power constitutionally linked to a single political movement [1]
Constitutional form: Republic, Head of state: Executive, Basis of executive legitimacy: Power constitutionally linked to a single political movement.
2019
194
Libya
n/a
n/a
No constitutionally-defined basis to current regime
Constitutional form: n/a, Head of state: n/a, Basis of executive legitimacy: No constitutionally-defined basis to current regime.
2019
195
Yemen
n/a
n/a
No constitutionally-defined basis to current regime
Constitutional form: n/a, Head of state: n/a, Basis of executive legitimacy: No constitutionally-defined basis to current regime.
2019
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