Government Systems

adjective relating to or characteristic of an autocrat; dictatorial

• The autocratic ruler made all decisions without consulting anyone else.
• The boss is so autocratic, he never listens to anyone's ideas.
• My mom can be really autocratic when it comes to cleaning my room.
• The autocratic grip of fear held the town in its clutches.

noun A political party that advocates for a communist form of government and society

• The Communist Party is a political party that advocates for a classless society.
• I heard that the Communist Party is gaining support in the upcoming election.
• The Communist Party is all about sharing the wealth, man.
• Joining the Communist Party felt like joining a family that fights for equality.

noun a political ideology or movement advocating or supporting a monarchy or monarch

• Royalism is the belief in the principles of a monarchy as a form of government.
• Some people still hold onto royalism as a way of preserving tradition and heritage.
• I don't get the appeal of royalism, it just seems outdated to me.
• In the world of fashion, the designer's royalism shines through in every regal-inspired piece.

adjective describing something that has the ability to govern itself without external control or influence

• The self-governing colony had its own laws and regulations.
• The self-governing group decided to hold a meeting to discuss their next steps.
• The self-governing crew was able to do things their own way without interference.
• Her self-governing mindset allowed her to make decisions independently without seeking approval.

adjective relating to or characterized by unity

• The country has a unitary system of government where all power is centralized in the national government.
• In a unitary system, the central government has all the power.
• Unitary governments are like the boss of all bosses.
• The CEO is like a unitary leader, making all the decisions for the company.

noun A person who advocates or supports a government in which God or a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler, the governing official is considered to be divinely guided, or the government is based on religious laws.

• The theocrat implemented strict religious laws in the country.
• The theocrat is trying to impose their beliefs on everyone.
• That theocrat is really power-hungry.
• The theocrat's control over the people was like a puppeteer pulling strings.