Introduction Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
State
A
A state is a country who’s government’s jurisdiction over a territory is recognised by other states.
2
Q
Government
A
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.
3
Q
Legitimacy
& 3 types of Legitimacy
A
The right to exercise power
- Tradition
- Force
- Consent
4
Q
Power
& 3 types of power
A
The ability to force people to do things.
- Coercive power
- Politcal Power
- Influence
5
Q
Authority
& 3 types of authority
A
The right to exercise power
- Traditional authority
- Charismatic authority
- Legal-rational authority
6
Q
Sovereignty
& 2 types of sovereignty
A
The power to create authority
- Legal sovereignty
- Political sovereignty
