States + Democratic Regimes

Asymmetric Federalism

A system in which power is divided unevenly among regional bodies. For example, some regimes are given greater power over taxation or language rights.

Autonomy

The state’s ability to wield its power independently of the public or international factors.

Capacity

The ability of a state to wield power to carry out basic tasks, such as defending territory, making and enforcing rules, collecting tasks, and managing the economy.

Abstract Review

Judicial view that allows the constitutional court to rule on questions that do not arise from actual legal disputes.

Bicameral System

A political system in which the legislature comprises of two houses.

Civil Liberties

Individuals rights regarding freedom that are created by the constitution and the political regimes.

Concrete Review

Judicial review that allows the constitutional court to rule on the basis of actual legal disputes brought before it.

Constituency

A geographical area that an elected official represents.

Consensus

Individuals band together to protect themselves and create common rules; leadership chose from among people.

Security through cooperation → democratic

Coercion

Individual are brought together by a ruler, who imposes authority and monopolizes power.

Security through → authoritarian