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Constituency
a body of voters in a specified area who elect a representative to a legislative body. ie electoral district
Partisan
Fervently supportive of a political party or a particular cause
Sovereignty
Supreme power or authority especially of a state to govern itself or another state
Autocratic
relating to a ruler who has absolute power.
Oligarchy
Ruled by a small elite stratum of a population
Plutocracy
Ruled by the wealthy
Populism
a political approach that strives to appeal to ordinary people who feel that their concerns are disregarded by established elite groups.
Tyranny
Cruel and oppressive government or rule.
Totalitarianism
A type of Government that emerged in the 20th century that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete obedience to the state.
Demagoguery
politics that seek support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument.
Kleptocracy
Rule or abuse of power by thieves
Regal
Demonstrating style, mannerisms, and attitude associated with royalty and its privileges
Imperious
assuming power or authority without justification
Edict
an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority.
Mandate
To state and enforce both a requirement for citizens, as well as some penalty if the requirement is not met
Manifesto
a public declaration of policy and aims, especially one issued before an election by a political party or candidate.
Jingoism
extreme patriotism, especially in the form of aggressive or warlike foreign policy.
Sage
A wise man figure characterized by wisdom and shrewdness
Pundit
A public media figure or expert who makes comments or judgments about culture or politics in an authoritative manner
Esoteric
intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.
Enigmatic
Intriguingly or subtly puzzling or mysterious or obscure
Quixotic
exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.
