Lecture Notes on Government Systems and Political Concepts

Flashcards related to different forms of governments and political concepts.

Autonomy

Self-government.

Checks and Balances

A system to limit power.

Federal Systems

Divides power between a national government and state governments.

Authoritarian

A system where one person rules with limited and controlled checks and balances.

Unitary Systems

Concentrates power at the national level with limited self-government.

Legitimacy

When citizens believe a government has the right to power based on sources like tradition, nationalism, revolution, economy, religion, or a constitution.

Political Stability

The ability of a government to provide basic needs.

Unitary Government

A single authority holds ultimate power to make and enforce laws.