front 1 Authoritarianism | back 1 A political system in which a single entity or a small group of individuals holds power, with limited political pluralism |
front 2 Bicameral Legislature | back 2 A lawmaking body made up of two chambers, often representing different interests (e.g. regions, populations) |
front 3 Bureaucracy | back 3 A system of managing gov. through departments run by appointed officials; essential for implementation of laws |
front 4 Civil Society | back 4 Society considered as a community of citizens linked by common interests and collective activity |
front 5 Corporatism | back 5 The organization of society by corporate groups, such as agricultural, labor, military, or scientific affiliations, on the basis of common interests |
front 6 Democratization | back 6 The transition to a more democratic political regime |
front 7 Devolution | back 7 The transfer of power from the central government to regional or local governments |
front 8 Economic Liberalization | back 8 Reduction of state involvement in the economy in favor of private enterprise and market forces |
front 9 Federalism | back 9 A system of government in which entities such as states or provinces share power with a national gov. |
front 10 First-Past-the-Post (FPTP) | back 10 An electoral system in which the candidate with the most votes in a district wins |
front 11 Globalization | back 11 The increasing interconnectedness of the world through economics, politics, and culture |
front 12 Illiberal Democracy | back 12 A regime with elections but lacking key elements like rule of law, civil liberties, or fair competition |
front 13 Legitimacy | back 13 The right and acceptance of an authority, usually a governing law or regime |
front 14 Nation | back 14 A group of people with a shared identify, often tied to culture, language, or ethnicity |
front 15 Patron-Client Systems | back 15 A system in which a powerful figure (patron) provides resources and protection to a less powerful figure (client) in exchange for support and services |
front 16 Pluralism | back 16 A condition or system in which multiple groups, beliefs, or sources of authority coexist and have influence |
front 17 Political Culture | back 17 The set of attitudes, beliefs, and sentiments that shape the political behavior of a society |
front 18 Political Efficacy | back 18 The belief that one's actions can influence the political process |
front 19 Political Socialization | back 19 The process by which individuals learn and frequently internalize a political lens framing their perceptions of how power is arranged and how the world around them is organized |
front 20 Regime | back 20 The form or system of rule or management; a gov. in power |
front 21 Rentier State | back 21 A country that derives much of its revenue from renting natural resources to foreign entities |
front 22 Rule of Law | back 22 The principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced (no one is above the law) |
front 23 Sovereignty | back 23 The authority of a state to govern itself or another state |
front 24 Transparency | back 24 The openness and accountability of gov. actions and decisions |