Key Terms Flashcards
Authoritarianism
A form of government which restricts personal freedoms under absolute obedience to a government or ruler. It involves a strong central leadership and no constitutional accountability.
Collective security
The principle which underpinned the League of Nations and internationalism in general, designed to keep the peace after WWI. In theory, it means that if a member nation is attacked, then other member nations should come to their aid through moral sanctions, trade sanctions or military sanctions.
Communism
In Marxist theory, the system of governmental and social organisation where all property is owned by the masses and distributed according to need, not wealth.
Constitutional monarchy
A type of government where a monarch remains head of state within the bounds of a defined constitution and parliament.
Dictatorship
A government ruled by a dictator; a single, absolute leader.
Fascism
the system of government where power is bundled into one central authority under a powerful leader. Fascism eliminates political opposition and exerts state control, meaning it is usually dictatorial and totalitarian.
Ideology
framework of beliefs that guides actions, for example fascism and communism
Internationalism
The idea of greater economic and political cooperation across nations with the goal of maintaining global peace and security.
Marxism
A political theory founded by Karl Marx, defined by the overthrow of capitalism and the eventual establishment of communism.
Nationalism
The strong promotion of and belief in a nation’s interests
Socialism
In Marxist theory, the transitional stage of government between capitalism and the realisation of communism.
Totalitarianism
Total power and authority centralised under one government or leader, requiring the complete subordination of the population.
Transnationalism
The study of economic, political, and cultural processes (like dictatorship or fascism) that happen across and beyond national boundaries.
