power key terms Flashcards
alienated
distance or isolation between individuals/ group
aristocracy
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
charismatic authority
obedience based on an individuals charisma or extraordinary personal qualities
citizen
.
class alignment
the commitment of a particular social class to a political party, meaning that they will vote for that party
class de-alignment
members of a social class stop aligning themselves in terms of class and believe that they no longer belong to a certain class.
coercion
the practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats
conservatives
.
constituency
a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative
democracy
A form of government that provides all citizens with an equal voice or vote in determining state
dictatorship
.
direct action
.
discrimination
.
elections
.
electoral reform
.
