Pluralism
noun
A society where many different groups, beliefs, and cultures coexist....
Federalism
noun
A system where power is shared between national and state governments....
Republicanism
noun
The principle that government should be a republic with elected representatives....
Liberalism
noun
A political philosophy emphasizing individual rights and limited government....
Conservatism
noun
A political philosophy favoring tradition and limited government change....
Authoritarianism
noun
A system where authority rests with single ruler or small group....
Totalitarianism
noun
A system where government controls all aspects of life....
Statutory Law
noun
Laws created by legislatures and written in codes and statutes....
Common Law
noun
Legal system based on court decisions and precedents rather than written codes....
International Law
noun
Laws governing relationships between nations and international organizations....
Treaty
noun
A formal agreement between two or more countries....
Sanction
noun
A punishment or penalty imposed by one country against another....
Diplomacy
noun
The practice of negotiating international relations peacefully....
Foreign Policy
noun
A government's strategy for dealing with other countries....
Human Rights
noun
Basic rights all people deserve, like freedom and dignity....
Sovereignty
noun
A country's right to govern itself without outside interference....
Embargo
noun
A government ban on trade with another country....
Extradition
noun
Surrendering a person accused of crimes to another country for trial....
Amnesty
noun
An official pardon granted by government for crimes or political offenses....
Ratification
noun
The formal approval of a treaty or amendment by government....