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This chapter was written by Zhou Fuqiang and has been translated by Li Jinxin. It deals with the design and developmental laws of political systems in major Western countries. It outlines the evolution and status quo first and then focuses on political systems in the UK, USA, France, and Germany.

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Xu, G., Chen, Y., Xu, L. (2018). Political Systems. In: Xu, G., Chen, Y., Xu, L. (eds) Understanding Western Culture. Palgrave Macmillan, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-8150-7_2

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