Poli Sci:(

Question 1

Absolute Monarchy

Answer 1

A system of government in which the head of state is a hereditary position and the king or queen has almost complete power.

Question 2

APC (All Progressives Congress)

Answer 2

Nigerian political party, It’s a center-right party formed in 2013 through a merger of oppostion parties. It represents a coalition of political interest with the aim of unseating the then dominant People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and has governed Nigeria at the federal level.

Question 3

Three Four type of truth claims

Answer 3

Analytical- Questions of logic, exist only in language
Empirical - Questions of fact, testable
Normative- Questions of value and personal opinions

Question 4

Biafra War

Answer 4

aka Nigerian Civil War, 1967-1970, conflict between the seccessionist state of Biafra, and the government. Ended with significant loss of life and ended with Biafra’s reintegration into Nigeria.
Caused by ethnic and political tensions, economic disparities and a struggle for control in Nigeria.

Question 5

Boko Haram

Answer 5

A Nigeria-based group that seeks to overthrow the current Nigerian government and replace it with a regime

Question 6

Brexit

Answer 6

UK leaving the UN

Question 7

BA (Bureaucratic Authoritarian)

Answer 7

A system in which the state of bureaucracy and the military share a belif that a technocratic leadership, focused on rational, objective, and technical expertise, can solve the problems of the country without public participation

Question 8

Cult of Personality

Answer 8

a country uses technique of mass media, propaganda, the big lie, spectable, the arts, patriotism, and government organized demonstrations and rallie to create an idealize, heroic, and worshipful image of a leader, often through unquestioning flattery and praise

Question 9

Direct Democracy

Answer 9

A form of gov in which policies and laws are decided by a majority of all those eligible rather than by a body of elected representatives

Question 10

Eurozone Crisis

Answer 10

Sudden stop of the flow of foreign capital into countries that had substantial deficits and were dependent on foreign landing. A debt crisis.

Question 11

Executive, Judical, Legislative

Answer 11

• Power to negotiate and sign treaties
• Interpret and apply law
• Authority to make, amend, and repeal laws.

Question 12

Externalities

Answer 12

Socially negative side effects of individual decisions

Question 13

Federalism

Answer 13

The same territory is controlled by two levels of government. Like national and state govs

Question 14

Forbearance

Answer 14

The action of refraining from exercising a legal right, especially enforcing the payment of a debt

Question 15

Head of government vs. Head of state

Answer 15

• The executive role that deals with the everyday tasks of running the state, such as formulating and executing policy
• The executive role that symbolizes and represents the people both nationally and internationally

Question 16

Herrenvolk Regimes

Answer 16

Exclusion of ethnic majority (or substantial minority) from effective political participation.

Question 17

Illiberal Democracy

Answer 17

A procedural democracy, with elections, but without real competition, and lacking some civil rights and liberites (between liberal democracy and authoritarianism)

Question 18

Junta

Answer 18

A military group ruling a country after seizing power

Question 19

Olusegun Obasanjo

Answer 19

Nigerian Statesman, former preident, military leader, and diplomat known for his influential role in African politics.

Question 20

Legal, Traditional, Charismatic Authority

Answer 20

• Laws
• Kings
• Cool

Question 21

Participatory Democracy

Answer 21

Involves active citizen involvement in decision-making processes, often through direct engagement, public deliberation, and civic participation.

Question 22

PDP (People’s Democratic Party)

Answer 22

Major political party in Nigeria, founded in 1998. It has played a significant role in Nigerian politics, with a foucs on democracy and governance.

Question 23

Polyarchy

Answer 23

Rule by many

Question 24

Power and politics

Answer 24

Politics: Activities, processes, and structures through which individuals and groups make collective decisions, allocate resources and exercise authority
Power: Ability to influence, control, or shape these political processes and outcomes, often through coerecion, persuasion or legitimate means within a given society or institution.

Question 25

Presidentialism

Answer 25

A system of gov in which a president serves as chief executive, being independent of the legislature and often combining the functions of head of state and head of government.

Question 26

Schengen Agreement

Answer 26

Established a border free zone among Eurpean countries, allowing for passport free travel. It promotes cooperation on security, immigration, and visa policies among participating nations

Question 28

Single Party Regimes

Answer 28

A single political party dominates all government institutions and restricts political competition to maintain itself in power

Question 29

Sovereignty

Answer 29

Refers to a state’s supreme authority and independence within its territory, free from external control or interference

Question 30

Supermajority

Answer 30

A requirement for more than a simple majority of votes, often two-thirds or more, for specific legislative or constitutional decisions.

Question 31

Technocratic Rule

Answer 31

Governance by experts and professionals who make decisions based on specialized knowledge and expertise, often outside of traditional political channels

Question 32

Territoriality

Answer 32

States are granted control of those within their borders

Question 33

Theocratic Regimes

Answer 33

Rule by religious authorities claiming to govern on behalf of God

Question 34

Totalitarian

Answer 34

A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition)