All Flashcards
What is the effect of expanding the Rule of Law?
Reinforces equality and increases government legitimacy.
Define Legitimacy.
Belief that a government's rule is rightful and should be obeyed.
What is Political Efficacy?
Citizens' belief that they can influence political decisions.
Define Rule of Law.
Principle that everyone, including the government, is subject to and accountable to the law.
What is Charismatic Leadership?
Leadership based on a leader's personal appeal and ability to inspire followers.
Define Devolution of Powers.
The transfer of powers from a central government to subnational units.
Define Delegation of Powers.
The transfer of powers from one governing body to another.
What was the impact of Nigeria's oil boom in the 1970s?
Boosted government support due to increased jobs and money.
What was the impact of the 2011 Russian election protests?
Showed distrust in the system, leading to arrests and loss of legitimacy.
What is the impact of Brexit on the UK government?
Caused political and economic problems, leading to loss of support for the Conservative Party.
What does China's high conviction rate (99.3%) suggest?
Indicates a potential loss of government support due to suppression of dissent.
What is the impact of organized crime on Mexico's government?
The government's inability to deal with it hurts its legitimacy.
What is the impact of human rights abuses on the Iranian government?
Causes public distrust and loss of legitimacy.
What is the impact of lack of free and fair elections in Nigeria?
Leads to distrust in the political process and loss of legitimacy.