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 (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