poliarquia

[po.li.ar.ki.a]

nounfemininepl: poliarquias

polyarchy

1. A form of government or rule by many people; a system where power is distributed among multiple rulers or authorities

The ancient Greek city-states often functioned as a poliarquia, with power shared among various magistrates.

As cidades-estado gregas antigas frequentemente funcionavam como uma poliarquia, com o poder compartilhado entre vários magistrados.

2. In political science, a system characterized by multiple centers of power rather than a single authoritative source

Modern democracies can be seen as a form of poliarquia with checks and balances among branches of government.

As democracias modernas podem ser vistas como uma forma de poliarquia com pesos e contrapesos entre os ramos do governo.

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General Brazilian

poliarquia

Standard academic and political science terminology

Portugal

poliarquia

Standard academic and political science terminology

distribuição de poder

governo descentralizado

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