Chapter 2 Concepts

Question 1

A system in which power is divided unevenly among regional bodies - for example, some regions are given greater power over taxation or language rights than others, a more likely outcome in a country with significant ethnic divisions

Answer 1

Asymmetric Federalism

Question 2

The ability of the state to wield its power independently of the public or international actors

Answer 2

Autonomy

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Capacity

Question 4

Legitimacy built on the force of ideas embodied by an individual leader

Answer 4

Charismatic Legitimacy

Question 5

A state, government, and regime, and the people who live within that political system

Answer 5

Country

Question 6

A process in which political power is “sent down” to lower levels of state and government

Answer 6

Devolution

Question 7

A state so weak that its political structures collapse, leading to anarchy and violence

Answer 7

Failed State

Question 8

A system in which significant state powers, such as taxation, lawmaking, and security, are devolved to regional or local authorities

… not giving the entirety of power to local and regional think: balance.

Answer 8

Federalism

Question 9

The leadership or elite in charge of running the state

people not the regime.

Answer 9

Government

Question 10

A value whereby an institution is accepted by the public as right and proper, thus giving it authority and power

Answer 10

Legitimacy

Question 11

Legitimacy based on a system of laws and procedures that are highly institutionalized

Answer 11

Rational - legal legitimacy

Question 12

The fundamental rules and norms of politics, embodying long-term goals regarding individual freedom and collective equality, where power should reside, and how it should be used

Answer 12

Regime

Question 13

The ability of a state to carry out actions and policies within a territory independently of external actors and internal rivals

Answer 13

Sovereignty

Question 14

The organization that maintains a monopoly of force over a given territory

A government with independent legal authority over a population in a particular territory.

Answer 14

State

Question 15

A state that is able to fulfill basic tasks, such as defending territory, making and enforcing rules, collecting taxes, and managing the economy

Answer 15

Strong State

( difference between state and strong state because a strong state is defined by successfully enforcing its authority. )

Question 16

Legitimacy that accepts aspects of politics because they have been institutionalized over a long period of time

Answer 16

Traditional Legitimacy

Question 17

A state in which most political power exists at the national level, with limited power local authority

China is an example of a _____ state

Answer 17

Unitary State

Question 18

A state that has difficulty fulfilling basic tasks, such as defending territory, making and enforcing rules, collecting taxes, and managing the economy

Mexico is an example of a ______ state

Answer 18

Weak State