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Political theory
Concepts and principles used to describe political events
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pragmatic party
Politics; Political theory
A type of political party concerned primarily with winning elections.
post-materialism
Politics; Political theory
The shift in values since the late 1940s from public order and material prosperity to self-fulfilment.
classical liberalism
Politics; Political theory
A liberal ideology entailing a minimal role for government in order to maximize individual freedom.
coalition government
Politics; Political theory
A parliamentary government in which the cabinet is composed of members of more than one party.
coalition
Politics; Political theory
An alliance between two or more political units in response to opposing forces.
coercion
Politics; Political theory
A form of power based on forced compliance through fear and intimidation.
collective (public) goods
Politics; Political theory
Goods and services enjoyed in common and not divisible among individuals.
