the citizens eligible to vote
electorate
feeling isolated and separated from everyone else
alienation
a political approach that seeks to represent the interests of ordinary people, often by contrasting them against a perceived elite
populism
a fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers
xenophobia
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
institution
Political authority conferred by law or by a state or national constitution
legitimacy
deliberate social exclusion of individuals or groups
ostracism
unjustifiable negative behavior toward a group and its members
discrimination
a strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country;
ideology that emphasizes loyalty and devotion to a nation, placing its interests above those of other nations or groups
nationalism
(n.) a person or thing carrying the blame for others;
an individual or group unfairly blamed for problems not of their making
scapegoat
the ability to adapt effectively in the face of threats
resilience
the supreme and absolute authority within territorial boundaries
sovereignty
preparing the army for battle and moving the soldiers to the borders
mobilisation
a political system in which a small group of individuals exercises power over the state without being constitutionally responsible to the public.
authoritarianism
information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
propaganda
disturbance from a proper, original, or usual place, AND ALSO a medical term
dislocation
the society, culture, and way of life of a particular area
civilisation
the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
activism
a sense of pride in one's country
patriotism
a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes.
conservatism
certain social groups (usually minority groups) may be rarely represented or be completely absent from politics
underrepresentation
a system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
ideology
meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
sustainability
our sense of self; according to Erikson, the adolescent's task is to solidify a sense of self by testing and integrating various roles
indentity
A feeling of devotion, duty, or attachment to somebody or something
loyalty