F part 2 Flashcards
INTERNATIONAL STATE SYSTEM
a system in which each state is recognized as territorially sovereign by fellow states.
WELFARE STATE
a system in which the state is responsible for the well-being of its citizens.
CITIZENSHIP RIGHTS
the rights guaranteed to each law-abiding citizen in a nation-state.
CIVIL RIGHTS
the rights guaranteeing a citizen’s personal freedom from interference, including freedom of speech and the right to travel freely.
POLITICAL RIGHTS
the rights guaranteeing a citizen’s ability to participate in politics, including the right to vote and the right to hold an elected office.
SOCIAL RIGHTS
the rights guaranteeing a citizen’s protection by the state.
SOFT POWER
Example
power attained through the use of cultural attractiveness rather than the threat of coercive action (hard power).
Ex. popular cultur and social media
DICTATORSHIP
a form of government that restricts the right to political participation to a small group or even to a single individual.
DEMOCRACY
a system of government wherein power theoretically lies with the people; citizens are allowed to vote in elections, speak freely, and participate as legal equals in social life.
GAME THEORY
the study of strategic decisions made under conditions of uncertainty and interdependence.
COLLECTIVE ACTION PROBLEM
the difficulty in organizing large groups because of the tendency of some individuals to freeload or slack off.
ALTRUISM
an action that benefits a group but does not directly benefit the individual performing the action.
POLITICAL PARTY
an organization that seeks to gain power in a government, generally by backing candidates for office who subscribe (to the extent possible) to the organization’s political ideals.
INTEREST GROUP
an organization that seeks to gain power in government and influence policy without campaigning for direct election or appointment to office.
POLITICAL PARTICIPATION
an activity that has the intent or effect of influencing government action.
