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Political philosophy
Political philosophy is the study of topics such as liberty, justice, rights, laws, and the enforcement of legal code.
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Political philosophy
meritocracy
Political systems; Political philosophy
Meritocracy is a system of government or other organization wherein appointments are made and responsibilities assigned to individuals based upon demonstrated intelligence and ability (merit).
geniocracy
Political systems; Political philosophy
Geniocracy is the framework for a system of government which was first proposed by Rael (leader of the International Raëlian Movement) in 1977 and which advocates problem-solving and creative ...
minarchism
Political systems; Political philosophy
Minarchism is a libertarian political ideology which maintains that the state's only legitimate function is the protection of individuals from aggression, theft, breach of contract and fraud.
night watchman state
Political systems; Political philosophy
A night watchman state, or a minimal state, is a form of government in political philosophy where the government's responsibilities are so minimal they cannot be reduced much further without becoming ...
monarchy
Political systems; Political philosophy
A monarchy is a form of government in which all political power is absolutely or nominally lodged with an individual, known as a monarch ("single ruler"), or king (male), queen (female).
constitutional monarchy
Political systems; Political philosophy
A constitutional monarchy is a form of government in which a monarch acts as head of state within the parameters of a written (i.e., codified), unwritten (i.e., uncodified) or blended constitution.
popular monarchy
Political systems; Political philosophy
Popular monarchy is a system of monarchical governance in which the monarch's title is linked with a popular mandate rather than a constitutional state.
