Political Terms Flashcards
State
An organized political community under a single system of government. (A country more or less)
Government
The collective group of people who administer a state’s affairs
Right-Wing State
A state organized around hierarchy and tradition that views social inequality as normal, inevitable, and/or desirable.
Left-Wing State
A state organized around the ideal of social equality and argues for creating equality through the implementation of political policy.
Authoritarian State
A state controlled by one ruler or party which plans on staying in power indefinitely
Totalitarian State
A state whose citizens are no longer considered individuals, but are considered part of the state and must serve the state for the betterment of all
Democratic State
A state whose rulers are chosen by its citizens through elections and whose citizens have a wide variety of political rights
Multi-party state
A state divided into political parties that compete with each other for power in national elections
Social Party
Principles and legislation that affect the living conditions of residents in a state
Economic Policy
Principles and Legislation that affect the resources of a state
Domestic Policy
Principles and legislation that have effect within a state’s boarders
Foreign Policy
Principles and decisions taken towards other states
War
Policy implemented through intentional violence
Nationalism
Identification of oneself as belonging to a larger group
Legal Authority
Authority based on the fair administration of the state’s laws
(“Nobody is above the law, even our rulers”)
