Regime

In politics, a regime (also spelled régime) is a system of political organization that determines access to public office, and the extent of power held by officials. A regime is generally more permanent than a government, but less permanent than the state. Political scientists often categorize regimes as being democratic, autocratic, or hybrid. A regime can also refer to a set of enduring practices that transcend a single government, such as a regulatory regime or an apartheid regime.