Global Politics Exam Terms

Rules based order

Adherence to international rules, norms, and agreements to maintain global stability and cooperation.

Rules based international order

Framework defining state behavior in global affairs.

Authoritarianism

A political system where power is concentrated in the hands of a leader or small group, limiting individual freedoms and opposition.

Capitalism

An economic system where private individuals or businesses own capital goods, and production is guided by profit motives.

Consent of the governed

The authority of government derives from the people's approval, usually through elections or democratic processes.

Constitutional government

A government whose power is defined and limited by a constitution.

Constitutional monarchy

A system where a monarch's power is limited by a constitution, and they act as a ceremonial figurehead alongside a democratic government.

Cosmopolitanism

A belief in a global community where people share universal values and responsibilities beyond national borders.

Direct Democracy

A form of government where citizens directly participate in decision-making without intermediaries like elected officials.

Disinformation

The deliberate spread of false information to mislead or influence public opinion.

Federalism

A system where power is divided between a central government and regional governments, each with specific responsibilities.

Global Governance

The framework of rules, institutions, and agreements used to manage global issues and cooperation.

Hard Power

The use of military or economic force to influence other states or actors.

Individualism

The principle of valuing the freedom and rights of individuals over collective or state control.

International Law

A set of legal norms, agreements, and treaties that regulate relations between states and international actors.

Legitimacy

The general acceptance of a government's right to rule, often based on lawful authority or democratic principles.

Non-Government Organisations (NGOs)

Independent, non-profit groups that work to address social, environmental, or political issues.

Protectionism

Economic policies that restrict imports to protect domestic industries from foreign competition.

Realism

A theory in international relations focusing on power and national interest, emphasizing that states act in their own self-interest.

Rules-Based International Order

The principle that international relations should be governed by agreed-upon rules and norms, not just by power.

Sovereignty

The authority of a state to govern itself and make decisions without external interference.

Veto

The power of an entity, like a permanent member of the UN Security Council, to block a decision or resolution.

State

a nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.

Regional groupings

collections of geographically close or like-minded countries that work together on political, economic, or cultural goals.

Institutions of Global Governance

institutions that establish rules, norms and legal arrangements that encourage cooperation between states and assist states in managing relations with each other.

State actor

An individual representing or acting on behalf of a state