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Political theory

Concepts and principles used to describe political events

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Political theory

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.

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