AP Comp Gov: Unit 1 Vocab 4

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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

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Coup D’état

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

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Political Efficacy

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

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Private Capital

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

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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.

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