The state

Asymmetric federalism

power is devolved unevenly between regional bodies

Autonomy

ability of the state to wield its power independently of the public or international actors

capacity

ability of the state to carry out basic tasks ( build infrastructure, collect taxes, enforce law, protect boundaries) to provide security and reconcile freedom and equality

charismatic legitimacy

individuals that convince others to follow them instead of rational-legal or trad authorities

country

the state, regime, gov, and people combined

failed state

when the structures of the state have broken down

devolution

the tendency toward decentralization

federalism

powers such as taxation and law making are devolved to regional bodies and local legislatures

government

the leadership that runs the state

more weakly institutionalized that the regime

legitimacy

someone or something that is recognized as right and proper

rational-legal legitimacy

based on a system of laws that are presumed to be neutral or rational

regime

fundamental rules and norms of politics

long-term goals that guide the state

institutionalized thought things like constituton

sovereignty

ability for a state to govern itself and territories independent of external actors and internal rivals

State

an organization with a monopoly of violence over a territory

Strong state

state with a high capacity and autonomy

Traditional legitimacy

legitimacy based on a history of something being the status quo

Unitary state

political power concentrated at the national level

local authority is very limited

weak state

not well institutionalized

lacks authority and legitimacy

authority

the power to give orders and enforce obedience