Political authorities

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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 (government)
* 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