Chapter 2 Flashcards
Asymmetric Federalism
A system in which power is unevenly divided between regional bodies with some regions having greater power over certain aspects than others
Autonomy
The ability of the state to wield its power independently of the public or international actors
Capacity
The ability of the state to wield power in order to carry out the basic tasks of providing security and reconciling freedom and equality
Charismatic Legitimacy
Legitimacy built on the power of ideas or beliefs embodied by an individual leader
Country
The political system that combines state, regime, and government as well as the people who live in that system
Devolution
A process in which political power is delegated to lower levels of state and government
Failed State
A state so weak that its political structures collapse, leading to anarchy and violence
Federalism
The division and sharing of power between the national and state governments
Government
The leadership or elite that runs the state
Legitimacy
A value whereby an institution is recognized as right and proper
Rational-Legal Legitimacy
Legitimacy based on a system of laws and procedures
Regime
The fundamental rules and norms of politics, embodying long-term goals regarding individual freedom and collective equality, where power resides, and how that power is used
Sovereignty
The ability to carry out actions and policies within a territory independently of external actors and internal rivals
State
The organization that maintains a monopoly of force over a territory and a set of political institutions that generates and executes policy
Strong State
A state that is able to fulfill basic tasks, defend territory, make and enforce rules/rights, collect taxes, manage the economy, etc.
