General Information. This page focuses on the central and eastern portions of Poland, historically known as RUSSIAN POLAND. Other names for this region include: - Mittelpolen. - Congress Poland. - Kingdom of Poland. - Duchy of Warsaw.
A political system is the set of formal institutions and practices that define a government's structure, and there are several options. In a monarchy, a single person runs the government. This is especially true in an absolute monarchy, where the monarch has absolute power.
History & Culture. Definition: Political institutions are organizations which create, enforce, and apply laws; that mediate conflict; make (governmental) policy on the economy and social systems; and otherwise provide representation for the populous. Examples of such political institutions include political parties, trade unions, and the (legal) courts.