Introduction Flashcards
(6 cards)
State
A state is a country who’s government’s jurisdiction over a territory is recognised by other states.
Government
Government can be the process of organising the state and giving it political direction. It also refers to the institutions that apply political principles that run the state.
Legitimacy
& 3 types of Legitimacy
The right to exercise power
- Tradition
- Force
- Consent
Power
& 3 types of power
The ability to force people to do things.
- Coercive power
- Politcal Power
- Influence
Authority
& 3 types of authority
The right to exercise power
- Traditional authority
- Charismatic authority
- Legal-rational authority
Sovereignty
& 2 types of sovereignty
The power to create authority
- Legal sovereignty
- Political sovereignty