Unit 1:Political System, Regimes and Government Flashcards
Define regime
Regime
The fundamental rules that control access to and the exercise of political power.
| regimes are enduring and don’t change after transition of gov’t
Define State
State
A political organization that combines a permanent population and government institution to exercise control over a defined terriotory with international recognition.
Where does a government’s authority come from ?
Goverment’s authority
A government’s authority deriving from the state’s legitimacy to exercise power.
Define Government
Government
The institution and individuals allowed to make legally binding decisions for states
define political system
Political system
The laws, ideas and procedures that decide who rules and what governments influence should be politically and economically.
Define nation
Nation
A large group of people who share common characteristics such as language, culture, history, or ethnicity. It
It refers to a sense of identity and belonging among its members.
how was the Uk’s regime established ?
United kingdom
The united kingdom’s democratic regime was established by tradition and magna carta in 1215
How was Nigeria’s regime established ?
Nigeria
Nigeria’s democratic regime was established by constitution in 1999
How was Mexico’s regime established ?
Mexico
Mexico’s democratic regime was established by revolution and constitution in 1917
How was Russia’s regime established ?
Russia
Russian’s authoritarian regime was established by constitution in 1993
How was China’s regime established ?
China
China’s authorian regime was establish by revolution of 1949 and constitution
How was Iran’s regime established?
Iran
Iran’s authorian regime was establish by the revolution and constitution in 1979.