state (unit 2) Flashcards
state
organization that maintain a monopoly of violence over territory
strong- fulfill basic tasks
weak- cannot execute tasks
failed- state power is totally weak but not wholly absent
sovereignity
carrying out actions and policies within a territory independent of external actors and internal rivals
(zvrchovanosť)
regime
fundamental rules and norms of politics
government
leadership that runs the state limited by existing regime
country
entire political entity composed of state, regime, government and its citizens
legitimacy and its 3 types
people recognizing and accepting something/ someone as right and proper
traditional- habit and custom, historical identity (monarch)
charismatic- power of ideas and beliefs (revolutionary hero)
rational-legal- system of laws and procedures that are neutral and rational (elected executive)
(legitímnosť)
consensus
individuals band together to protect themselves and create common rukes
leadership chosen from among people
security through cooperation
democratic rule
(konsenzus)
coercion
individuals are brought together by a ruler- imposes authority and monopolizes power
security through domination
authoritarian rule
(nátlak)
federalism
small amount of power is devolved to regional bodies and to local legislatures that control specific territories within the state
asymetric- power is divided unevenly between regional bodies
decentralized power
unitary state
political power is concentrated at the national level and local auhority is limited
centralized power
devolution
way to resolve ethnic and religious differences by giving greater local powers to regions
capacity
ability of the state to wield power in order to carry out basic tasks (security, freedom, equality)
autonomy
ability of the state to wield its power independently of the public or international public actors
