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
- *Dominant-party system
- *Multi-party system
- Voters / populace
