AP Comp Gov: Unit 1 Vocab 4

Revolution

a sudden, radical, or complete change a fundamental change in political organization especially : the overthrow or renunciation of one government or ruler and the substitution of another by the governed

Coup D’état

also called coup, the sudden, violent overthrow of an existing government by a small group.

Legitimacy

when the people believe their government has the right to use power in the way it does. Legitimacy is important in both authoritarian and democratic regimes!

Traditional Legitimacy

a type of authority that relies on cultural norms and practices for its legitimacy. Examples of traditional authority include monarchies, the patriarchy, religion, and caste systems.

Charismatic Legitimacy

a type of authority that is based on the personal attributes of an individual leader, such as heroism, leadership qualities, and having a dynamic personality, which make the individual appear superhuman to their followers.

Rational - Legal Legitimacy

a form of government in which decisions are made based on laws and regulations, rather than on the personal whims of those in power.

Political Efficacy

The believe that one can have influence on political decision making.

Private Capital

the umbrella term for investment, typically through funds, in assets not available on public markets.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

a category of cross-border investment in which an investor resident in one economy establishes a lasting interest in and a significant degree of influence over an enterprise resident in another economy.