Glossary of Political Science Terms: A Comprehensive List, Quizzes of Comparative Law and Politics

Download Glossary of Political Science Terms: A Comprehensive List and more Quizzes Comparative Law and Politics in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 Typology DEFINITION 1 Classification of small cases into smaller groups TERM 2 nation-state DEFINITION 2 defined territory in which the state and national identity are the same TERM 3 nationalism DEFINITION 3 strong identification of a nation b/w individuals TERM 4 Middle Level Theory DEFINITION 4 theory to explain phenomena in a limited range of cases. TERM 5 Globalization DEFINITION 5 Worldwide interconnectedness increases migration, cultural diffusion, and communication. TERM 6 Executive DEFINITION 6 agencies that execute policy TERM 7 Diztributional Politics DEFINITION 7 conflicts involving the distribution of resources among competetors TERM 8 Social movements DEFINITION 8 associations that demand reforms of social practises and GVT policies. TERM 9 Rational Choice Theory DEFINITION 9 Analyzing political decisions and behavior assuming that the actors make rational choices. TERM 10 Comparative Politics DEFINITION 10 Studying the politics, institutions, and conflicts of countries.