1.2: Defining Political Institutions
Key Terms
Political Systems: Refers to the set of institutions, laws, and procedures that are used to govern a country or a group of people. It includes the distribution of power, decision-making processes, and the relationship between the government and its citizens.
States: A political entity that has a defined territory, a permanent population, a government, and the ability to enter into relations with other states.
Regime: Refers to the set of rules, institutions, and practices that govern a country or a political system. It includes the type of government, the distribution of power, and the relationship between the government and its citizens.
Government: Refers to the group of people who are responsible for making and enforcing laws and policies in a country or a political system. It includes the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
Nation: Refers to a group of people who share a common culture, language, history, or identity. It can also refer to a political entity that is based on a shared sense of identity.