POLI 130 Chronological Study Guide Flashcards

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts from the POLI 130 course, including political theories, systems, and definitions relevant to comparative politics.

Comparative Politics

Study of similarities and differences in political systems among countries and within subnational units.

Comparative Method

A method used in comparative politics that includes Method of Difference and Method of Agreement for analyzing political outcomes.

Method of Difference

Compares similar cases with different outcomes to identify causality.

Method of Agreement

Compares different cases with similar outcomes to identify common factors.

Political Science

The study of 'who gets what, when, and how' in politics.

Weak State

A state that struggles to provide basic functions and maintain order, leading to domestic and international issues.

State Capacity

The state's ability to plan and implement policies effectively.

State Functions

Key roles of the state that include protecting citizens and enforcing laws.

Institutional Arrangements

The formal and informal rules that govern social and political activity and influence economic success.

Modernization Theory

The theory that suggests internal societal changes drive economic development.

Dependency Theory

The theory that argues a global capitalist system creates inequalities between affluent core countries and underdeveloped peripheral countries.

Developmental State

A state that actively guides economic development through planning and intervention.

Import-Substituting Industrialization (ISI)

An economic policy aimed at replacing foreign imports with domestic production.

Liberal Democracy

A political system focused on the protection of individual freedoms and democratic processes.

Competitive Authoritarianism

A hybrid regime that includes both democratic and autocratic features.

Dictator's Dilemma

The challenge faced by autocrats in determining the true level of their support while maintaining control.

Political Institutions

Structures and rules that organize political life, including electoral systems and party systems.

Electoral Systems

Rules governing how votes are translated into seats in legislature, affecting representation and the party system.

Preferential Voting

An electoral system where voters rank candidates to encourage broader appeal and moderate views.

Ethnic Conflict

Conflicts that arise at least partially from ethnic differences and politics.

Instrumentalism

The view that ethnicity is a tool manipulated by elites to gain power or resources.

Truth and Reconciliation Campaigns

Initiatives aimed at addressing historical injustices and promoting healing in divided societies.