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Institutions, presidents, elections

Politics looks at how societies govern themselves: types of regimes (republic, monarchy, democracy, dictatorship), the separation of powers, voting systems, parties, presidential and parliamentary elections, constitutions, and bodies such as the European Union and the United Nations. It also touches on political thought, from Montesquieu to Rousseau. The theme sticks to facts and institutions and takes no side.

If you want to revise the role of a parliament, a president or a constitutional court, or simply test your civic knowledge, you will find free quizzes here, playable on five levels from very easy to expert, each answer followed by an explanation.

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Frequently asked questions about Politics

What is the separation of powers?

It is the principle that legislative power (making laws), executive power (enforcing them) and judicial power (judging cases) are held by separate bodies, so that no one holds too much power. It was notably theorized by Montesquieu in The Spirit of the Laws, in 1748.

What is the difference between a republic and a constitutional monarchy?

In a republic, the head of state is not hereditary and is elected, directly or indirectly, for a limited time. In a constitutional monarchy, the head of state is a monarch, usually hereditary, whose powers are limited by the constitution, and government is mostly carried out by ministers accountable to parliament.

What is the difference between majoritarian and proportional voting?

In a majoritarian system, the candidate who comes first in a constituency wins the seat, sometimes after a second round. In a proportional system, seats are shared among parties in proportion to the votes they win. The first tends to produce clear majorities, the second a more faithful reflection of opinions.