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direct democracy

A form of government in which citizens vote directly on laws and policies, rather than electing representatives to decide on their behalf.

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representative democracy


A form of government in which citizens elect representative to make laws and policies on their behalf.

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oligarchy

A form of government in which a small group of people holds power and exercises control. These people have to meet sertem requirement. This group are often qualified, such as elite, nobles or wealthy individuals, who may derive their authority from wealth, family ties, or military power.

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Aristocracy

A form of government in which power is held by the nobility or a privileged class, often based on hereditary rights or social status.

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Anarchy

A state of society without a government, law, or central political authority.

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first past the post (FPTP)

An electoral system in which the candidate who receives the most votes in a constituency wins the seat, regardless of whether they win an absolute majority. The party gains the most seat becomes the government

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multi round system (two round system)

a election system where there might be multiple round of voting

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proportional representation

the percentage of the votes of party is proportional to the seat in the parliament.

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specific organization or event structure (FIFA president)

a election inside the FIFA congress happen every four years after the men’s world cup which involve 211 national member. each member gets one vote.

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majority/ proportional representative

Chamber of Deputies total 500 seats

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Government

the governing body of a political unite, it’s a group of people who officially rule a nation, state, or a community

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politics

activities government associate for, that could cause an effect to the community directly or indirectly, including law decision making, resource distribution and human right


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vote

to make a decision between one or more choices, typically through a ballot

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candidate

A individual who can be elected by voter for the political position they stands for during elections

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political party

a group of people who obtain and perform political power

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Free market

economic system where the buyer and seller make decision freely on the price based on the supply and demand rather than the government take main control on the price.

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branches of government

legislative: the parliament or congress make and passes law

executive: individuals/ group that enforce the law

Judicial: courts or judge that interpret the law

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Referendum

a voting system where the public vote directly on a political issue

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political ideology

collective beliefs of the proper way the society should be and how to achieve it.

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left wing

a political ideology that emphasis, justice and collective responsibilities that’s addressed through the governmental action

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right wing

advocate social conservatism, free market economics, and less governmental control. Individuals take responsibility on their own behavior