Political authorities

Political authorities hold positions of power or influence within a system of government. Although some are exclusive to one or another form of government, many exist within several types.

• Cabinet
  • Minister
  • Secretary
  • Secretary of State
  • Attorney General

• Campaign Contributors

• Head of State
  • President
  • Monarch
    • Emperor

• Head of Government
  • Prime Minister

• Legislatures

• Military

• Unions

• Political parties
  • One party system
  • One party dominant system
  • Multi-party system

• Voters / populace