Governments / Who really rules?
Every government has a blueprint: who elects, who appoints, who can dismiss. Start with the standard models, then see the systems that fit none of them.
Diagrams are simplified to the main lines of election, appointment and dismissal. Hover, focus or tap a box to trace its connections. 16 systems. Data verified 2026-10-12.
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