Political Science Exam Preparation

A series of vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts from political science, facilitating exam revision.

World Trade Organisation (WTO)

An intergovernmental organization that regulates international trade.

Green Revolution

A period of agricultural transformation in India that increased food production.

Nationalism

A sense of feeling of oneness and pride in one's nation.

Lokpal

An anti-corruption ombudsman in India, inspired by other countries' institutions.

Maastricht Treaty

An agreement that established the European Union and led to the creation of the euro.

Socialist Market Economy

A market economy that is controlled and directed by socialistic principles, notably used in China.

Naxalite Movement

A revolutionary leftist movement in India, rooted in Maoist ideology.

SAARC

South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, a regional intergovernmental organization.

Multinational Company

A corporation that has its facilities and other assets in at least one country other than its home country.

Good Governance

The responsible management of public resources and affairs, emphasizing transparency and accountability.

Internet

A global network that connects millions of private, public, academic, business, and government networks.

E-governance

The use of technology, especially the Internet, to provide public services.

Humanitarian Intervention

Intervention by a state or group of states in another state’s affairs to prevent human rights violations.

Non-state actors

Individuals or organizations that have significant political influence but are not allied to any particular country or state.

Globalization

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.

Accountability

The obligation of individuals or organizations to report, explain and be answerable for resulting consequences.