Authoritarian State
This quasi-authoritarian state has a single-party system that outlaws dissent and fosters strong nationalism. Rise in predominance 1949
CHINA
This country has solidified within its system the action of lobbying. It is a quite detrimental problem at the policy-making stage.
The United States of America
This term refers to a group of people who share common political interests and who work together to achieve their goals.
Interest Group
This Roman concept refers to a group of people who are united by a common interest. This concept was often used to describe political groups, such as the Optimates and the Populares.
Factio
1648. The recognition of sovereignty and legitimacy. Precursor to the current political understanding. The name of the Pact.
Westphalia
This authoritarian state has a cult of personality around its leader and severely restricts civil liberties. it is said their leader learned how to drive at the age of 3.
North Korea
This nation-state has the biggest known multi-party system of today. It registers more than 2500 political parties.
India (Bharat)
The act of manipulating the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favor one party or class. Think about the USA
Gerry Mandering
This ancient Greek concept refers to a state of conflict between different groups in society. This concept was often used to describe the conflict between different political groups, such as the democrats and the oligarchs.
Stasis
All members participate. Ancient Polis systems, today in the form of referendums or councils.
Direct Democracy
This Middle Eastern Monrchicc authoritarian state is known for its strict social controls and human rights abuses
Saudi Arabia
A country with a multi-party system but in reality is a two-party hard-liners.
United States of America
An umbrella Organization representing the broad interests of business or labor to government. Think about Japan
Peak Association
This medieval concept refers to the division of society into different groups that are often in conflict with each other. This concept was often used to describe the conflict between different political groups, such as the Guelphs and Ghibellines.
Factionalism
A document or a set of documents that outlines the powers, institutions, and structure of government, as well as expressing the rights of citizens and the limits on government.
Constitution
This theocratic authoritarian state is a one-party state and has a history of violence against its citizens.
IRAN
This Asian state has strong primary elections which are typically held on a prefecture-by-prefecture basis, and each prefecture has its own rules for how primary elections are conducted.
Japan
The phenomenon in which personnel move between roles as law-makers or bureaucrats and as members of Industries impacted by laws and regulations.
The revolving door effect
Europe 17th-century dispute between two parties based on the issue of support for or opposition to the Stuarts.
England, the Whigs and Tories
An arrangement in which an elected president coexists with an appointed prime minister and separately elected legislature.
Semi-Presidential System
This authoritarian state utilizes corporativism within its political system. It is commonly known by the propaganda slogan of Halk! Watan! Türkmenbashy!
Turkmenistan
This Bavarian state has more than 300 think thanks. For example the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung .
Germany
A political party that appeals to a narrow section of the electorate, usually highlighting non-economic issues.
Niche Party
In Costa Rica, this Colonial Era group was religious brotherhoods that were formed in the colonial period
Cofradias
The range of views held on an issue of public concern by the members of an affected community. Often assessed through surveys of Focus Groups. Correlated to political trust.
Public Opinion