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17. Political system – structure, elements, actors and dynamics. Genesis and evolution of political systems. Political regimes – characteristics and typology. Stability and change of the political system. Theories of State Development and State Formation. Evolution of political systems. The historical-geographical roots of Europe. The executive: governments, prime ministers, presidents and peresidentialism. Legislatures, legislators and parliamentarism. Presidentialism versus Parliamentarism. Electoral systems. Party systems. Socio-cultural basis of European politics
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