Third partial Flashcards
What is a political party according to Karen Strom?
Formal organization that seeks benefits derived from public office by gaining representation in duly constituted elections
Which are the functions of a political party?
- Candidate nomination
- Electoral mobilization
- Issue structuring
- Social representation & integration
- Interest aggregation
- Forming & sustaining governments
What is party discipline?
Politicians following instructions from their party / parliamentary leaders
What are treaties?
International agreements concluded between states in written form & governed by international law
Which are the two types of treaties?
- Bilateral & multilateral
- Law-making / contractual
What is a plenipotentiary?
State representative with “full power” to sign treaty
In treaties, what are reservations?
Unilateral statements made by a state when signing a treaty whereby its purports to exclude or modify the legal effect of certain clause
What is pacta sunt servanda?
Treaties are binding upon the parties to them & must be performed by them
What is non-retroactivity in treaties?
Treaties do not apply to events or acts taking place before the date of their entry in force
What is economic integration?
Process whereby countries coordinate and link their economic policies
What are alliances according to S. Walt?
Formal or informal commitments for security cooperation between two or more states?
What is the purpose of alliances?
To combine the members’ capabilities in a way that furthers their respective interests
Why do alliances fail?
- Shifts in the balance of power
- Change in beliefs regarding other states’ intentions
- New means of protecting interests
Why do alliances succeed?
Hegemonic leadership: strong leader interested in maintaining alliance
Which are the five characteristics of terrorism?
- Violent
- Political motivation
- Perpetrator
- Victim
- Audience
