International Relations and Political Science Terms, Quizzes of Political Theory

Download International Relations and Political Science Terms and more Quizzes Political Theory in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 collective security DEFINITION 1 in international relations, the aim of an agreement among several nations to establish a single powerful bloc that will be turned on any nation which commits an act of aggression; because no single nation could ever overpower the collective force, aggression would be futile. TERM 2 contentious politics DEFINITION 2 Contentious politics is the use of disruptive techniques to make a political point, or to change government policy. Examples of such techniques are actions that disturb the normal activities of society such as demonstrations, general strike action, riot, terrorism, civil disobedience, and even revolution or insurrection. Social movements often engage in contentious politics TERM 3 delegate theory of representation DEFINITION 3 A theory that elected officials should reflect the views of their constituencies TERM 4 globalization DEFINITION 4 the process by which values, attitudes, preferences and products associated with the most technologically advanced democracies are being spread around the world via mass media and trade. TERM 5 internationalists DEFINITION 5 theorists favoring peace and cooperation among nations through the active participation of all governments in some sort of world organization TERM 6 multi-party system DEFINITION 6 a democratic system in which there are more than two major parties TERM 7 mutual deterrence DEFINITION 7 the theory that aggressive wars can be prevented if potential victims maintain a military force sufficient to inflict unacceptable punishment on any possible aggressor TERM 8 just war DEFINITION 8 a war faught in self-defense or because it is the only way a nation can do what is right TERM 9 political culture DEFINITION 9 the moral values, beliefs and myths people live by and are willing to die for TERM 10 political efficacy DEFINITION 10 the ability to participate meaningfully in political activities, usually because of one's education, social background and sense of self-esteem TERM 21 referendum DEFINITION 21 a vote through which citizens may directly repeal an action taken by the legislature TERM 22 sedition DEFINITION 22 the forming of revolution TERM 23 state terrorism DEFINITION 23 usually violent methods used by a governments own security forces to intimidate and coerce its own people TERM 24 terrorism DEFINITION 24 political activity that relies on violence or the threat of violence to achieve its ends TERM 25 trustee theory of representation DEFINITION 25 the theory that elected officials should be leaders, making informed choices in the interest of their constituencies TERM 26 two-party system DEFINITION 26 a democratic system in which two parties regularly receive 90% or more of votes cast but in which it rare for either of them to receive more than 55% or 60% of the votes. these two parties will replace each other in office fairly frequently. TERM 27 unconventional participation DEFINITION 27 political activity that is legal but considered inappropriate by a majority of citizens