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Liberal:
Liberal democracy emphasises the separation of powers, an independent judiciary and a system of
checks and balances between branches of government. Liberal democracies are likely to emphasise
the importance of the state being a Rechtsstaat, i.e. a state that follows the principle of rule of law.
Multiparty:
A multi-party system is a political system in which multiple political parties across the political
spectrum run for national election, and all have the capacity to gain control of government offices,
separately or in coalition. ... In these countries, usually no single party has a parliamentary majority
by itself.
Representative :
The US Congress and British Parliament, for example, are both representative governments because
the politicians represent people from different parts of the country in the political arena.
Social:
Social democracy is a government system that has similar values to socialism, but within a capitalist
framework. The ideology, named from democracy where people have a say in government actions,
supports a competitive economy with money while also helping people whose jobs don't pay a lot.