Correlation
apparent association between certain factors or variables
Causation
change in one variable causes a change in another variable
Politics
a struggle for power, who gets what, when and how
Nation
a group of people, a psychological sense of identity, based on cultural, geographic, or linguistic ties
The State
institutions, people and groups have the power to effect change, including a monopoly of force over territory
Regime
Fundamental norms and rules, established by administrations over time
Sovereignty
a state's ability to carry out actions independently
Democracy
a system of government where people choose policyholders in free, regular, competitive elections.
Illiberal Democracy
procedural (holds elections) but without civil rights and liberties
Liberal Democracy
political competition, accountability, civil rights and liberties.
Institutions
The executive, legislature, judiciary, and bureaucracy
FPTP/SMD
winner-take-all
Proportional Representation
votes for particles, rather the candidates
Corporatism
who business, labor, and the government work closely in policy making
Cooptation
granting favor in exchange for a benefit
Cleavages
factors that separates groups
Cross-cutting
a division that includes people with differences, strengthening society
Coinciding
A division that strengthens feelings of difference and discrepancy, weakening society
Political culture
History, values, beliefs, tradition, influencing political behavior
political socialization
this means by which citizens learn about government and the political process
Neo liberal Economics
focus on the free market