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Define: Political Stability
Government's ability to provide services and maintain public confidence; predictability.
Define: Correlation
A relationship between two variables.
Define: Causation
One variable causes a change in another.
Define: Empirical Data
Data based on observation or experiment.
Define: Normative Data
Data based on values or opinions.
Define: Nation
A group of people with a common identity.
Define: Regime
The rules and norms of a political system.
Define: Authoritarianism
A system with limited political freedom.
Define: Democracy
A system where power is held by the people.
Define: Federal System
Power is divided between central and regional governments.
Define: Unitary System
Power is concentrated in the central government.
Define: Authority
The right to exercise power.
Define: Legitimacy
The acceptance of authority by the people.
Purpose of Freedom of Information Acts?
Enhance government transparency and accountability.
Authoritarian vs. Democratic regimes response to protests?
Authoritarian: Coercion, suppression. Democratic: More protections for protesters.
Federal vs. Unitary systems of government?
Federal: Power divided. Unitary: Power centralized.