Military government

In today's world, Military government is a topic that continues to generate interest and debate. Whether due to its impact on society, its relevance in popular culture or its importance in the scientific field, Military government continues to be the object of study and analysis around the world. From its origins to its influence today, Military government has left an indelible mark on history and its relevance continues today. In this article we will address different aspects related to Military government, exploring its different facets and its impact on the contemporary world.

World's states coloured by systems of government:
Parliamentary systems: Head of government is elected or nominated by and accountable to the legislature
  Constitutional monarchy with a ceremonial monarch
  Parliamentary republic with a ceremonial president

Presidential system: Head of government (president) is popularly elected and independent of the legislature
  Presidential republic

Hybrid systems:
  Semi-presidential republic: Executive president is independent of the legislature; head of government is appointed by the president and is accountable to the legislature
  Assembly-independent republic: Head of government (president or directory) is elected by the legislature, but is not accountable to it

Other systems:
  Theocratic republic: Supreme Leader holds significant executive and legislative power
  Semi-constitutional monarchy: Monarch holds significant executive or legislative power
  Absolute monarchy: Monarch has unlimited power
  One-party state: Power is constitutionally linked to a single political party
  Military junta: Committee of military leaders controls the government; constitutional provisions are suspended
  Governments with no constitutional basis: No constitutionally defined basis to current regime, i.e. provisional governments or Islamic theocracies
  Dependent territories or places without governments

Note: this chart represents the de jure systems of government, not the de facto degree of democracy.

A military government is any government that is administered by a military, whether or not this government is legal under the laws of the jurisdiction at issue or by an occupying power. It is usually administered by military personnel.

Types of military government include: