Regierungsform
system of government; governmental form
noun re-GYEE-rungs-form Rare
Usage Note
Regierungsform specifies how executive power is organised and made accountable (parliamentary, presidential, semi-presidential); distinct from Staatsform (republican vs. monarchic) and Wirtschaftsform (economic system).
Examples
"Die parlamentarische Regierungsform verknüpft Exekutive und Legislative eng."
Natural Translation
The parliamentary system of government closely links the executive and legislature.
Literal Translation
The parliamentary governmental form links executive and legislative closely.
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