Politics in the World of Avatar

Politics and Government in the World of Avatar are based around several political systems. Each political system has its distinctive strengths and weaknesses.

There are four broad types of political system. Each has a distinctive character that corresponds with the element of that native nation. The Air Nomads have a theocracy led by four Councils of Monks or Nuns, the Water Tribe a tribal system led by Chiefs, the Earth Kingdom a confederate monarchy led by the Earth King, and the Fire Nation an absolute monarchy led by the Fire Lord. There are, however, exceptions.

Air Nomads
Government System: Theocracy Heads of State: Councils of Monks/Nuns (4)

Water Tribe
Government System: Tribal Chiefdom Heads of State: Chiefs (2) Current Heads of State: Chief Hakoda, Chief Arnook Territorial Divisions: 2 Tribes (+ Foggy Swamp)

Earth Kingdom
Government System: Confederate Monarchy Head of State: Earth King Current Head of State: Earth King Kuei (Probably) Territorial Divisions: Provinces (Unknown number) Territorial Divisions Led By: Kings, Mayors, others unknown

Fire Nation
Government System: Absolute Monarchy Head of State: Fire Lord Current Head of State: Fire Lord Zuko Territorial Divisions: Homeland and Colonies (Formerly) Territorial Divisions: Governors

Sun Warriors
World of Avatar