Terminology
This term is described as institutions that exercise power and authority
State
In this system, the legislature has the power to select and remove the executive, often leading to coalition governments.
Parliamentary System
The "Tiananmen Square Massacre" in 1989 is a notable event in this country's political history.
China
This economic strategy focuses on reducing the size and influence of the public sector by transferring ownership of services and industries to private entities.
Privitization
This term describes the overall set of values widely shared within a society about the political system, including beliefs, symbols, and practices.
Political Culture
This term describes the enduring practices from one government to the next
This type of government system has a single central authority that holds the power, often found in small countries.
Unitary System
This country’s 2000 election, which resulted in the victory of Vladimir Putin, marked the beginning of a significant shift in its political landscape.
Russia
This economic policy promotes minimal government intervention in the economy, emphasizing free markets and privatization.
Laissez-faire
This term refers to a set of attitudes, beliefs, and sentiments that give order and meaning to a political process and which provide the underlying assumptions and rules that govern behavior in the political system.
Political Ideology
This type of group would consistently run candidates for office
This type of regime allows for some individual freedoms but limits political pluralism and often controls many aspects of life.
Liberal Democracy
This country is known for its 'Brexit' referendum, which led to its departure from the European Union.
The United Kingdom
This term describes economic policies aimed at reducing government deficits and debt accumulation, often through spending cuts and tax increases.
Austerity
This concept refers to the shared attitudes and beliefs about government and its role in society that shape how citizens view political legitimacy and authority.
Political Legitimacy
This term describes the division of power between national and regional governments
Federalism
This term describes a system where multiple political parties across the political spectrum run for national election, and all have the capacity to gain control of government offices.
Multiparty System
This country’s political system is known for its single-party dominance by the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) for most of the 20th century.
Mexico
This policy approach involves reducing tariffs, trade barriers, and subsidies, and promoting open markets to encourage international trade.
Trade Liberalization
This term refers to the deep-seated, enduring differences in political beliefs and values that divide a society.
Political Clevages
This type of regime is characterized by a lack of free and fair elections, and often suppresses political dissent.
Authoritarian regime
This type of government system features both a President and a Prime Minister, sharing executive power.
Semi-Presidential
This West African country underwent significant democratic reforms after decades of military rule, with a peaceful transfer of power in 2015.
Nigeria
This policy framework is designed to protect the environment by regulating emissions and promoting renewable energy sources.
Environmental Policy
This term refers to the process by which individuals acquire their political beliefs and values, often influenced by family, education, media, and social networks.
Political Socialization