political parties key words Flashcards
ideology
a set of coherent ideas, beliefs and values which explain the world and guide political action
paritsan dealignment
where individuals no longer associate themselves with a party
catch all party
a party that develops policies that will appeal to the widest range of voters.
pragmatism
the belief that action should be shaped by practical circumstances and practical thought.
‘do what works’
organic society
society acts like a body and the traditional institutions act like organs keeping it alive
one nation conservatism
aims to heal divisions in society and reinforce the ties which bind it together. ensuring everyone has the opportunity to succeed
paternalism
acting in the interest of others who aren’t informed enough to make a decision
new right
a belief in the free market and a self reliant individual combined with an emphasis on authority, order and discipline
privatisation
the selling of and transfer of national state owned industries into the private sector
deregulation
the removal of a range of controls on the econmy
minimal state
a state that only exists in order to maintain domestic order and enforce legal agreements leaving other matters in the hands of individuals
Eurosceptics
opposes European integration believes in a defence of national sovereignty and a sense of national identity
nationalisation
the extension of state control through the economy and industries
old labour
a belief in nationalisation and the redistribution of wealth and trying to continually improve the welfare state
third way
coined by Anthony Giddens
a move away from class based division towards community attempts to merge the centre left and centre right
