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Partisan dealignment
The process where individuals no longer identify themselves on a long term basis by being associated with a political party.
Impunity
exemption from punishment.
Codify
to arrange information in a logical order that others can follow.
Judicial
Relating to or done by courts or judges or the part of a government responsible for the legal system.
Altruism
Concern for the interest and welfare of others based on rational self interest or a belief that humans are social beings with a capacity for social solidarity.
Ultravires
Beyond the powers.
Noblesse oblige
The duty and the privilege to look after those less fortunate
Paternalism
Making all the decisions for the people you govern, employ or are are responsible for so they cannot or do not make their own decisions
Legitimacy
The rightful use of power in accordance with preset criteria or widely held agreements such as governments right to rule following election or a monarchs succession based on the agreed rules
Democratic deficit
A flaw in the democratic process where decisions are taken by people who lack legitimacy. Not having been appointed with sufficient democratic input or their subject to accountability
Think tanks
Body of experts brought together to collectively focus on certain topics. To investigate and offer solutions to often complicated and seemingly intractable economic social or political issues.
Lobbyist
Paid by clients to try to influence the gov/mps to act in clients interest, particularly when legislation is under consideration.
Atomism
That society is made up of self interested and self sufficient individuals. It is also known as egotistical individualism
Statute law
Laws passed by parliament
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