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The study of different political systems, institutions, ideologies, and processes across countries, allowing for comparisons and analysis.
The structures, processes, and institutions through which a government functions and exercises power, such as democracy, authoritarianism, monarchy, and communism.
Sets of beliefs and values that guide political behavior and shape the goals and policies of governments, such as liberalism, conservatism, socialism, and nationalism.
Formal organizations and structures that govern political behavior and decision-making, including legislatures, executives, judiciaries, and bureaucracies.
The shared beliefs, values, attitudes, and norms that shape political behavior and influence the functioning of a political system.
Organizations that seek to gain and maintain political power through electoral processes, representing different interests, ideologies, and policy preferences.
The processes through which citizens choose their representatives and leaders, including electoral systems, campaigns, and voting behavior.
Organizations that represent specific interests and seek to influence government policies and decisions through lobbying, advocacy, and other means.
The attitudes, beliefs, and preferences of the general public on political issues, policies, and leaders, often measured through surveys and polls.
The process through which governments formulate and implement policies to address societal problems and meet public needs and demands.
The subfield of political science that focuses on comparing and analyzing different political systems, institutions, and processes across countries.
The study of interactions and relationships between countries, including diplomacy, foreign policy, international organizations, and global issues.
The collective efforts and mechanisms through which countries and international organizations address global challenges and manage global affairs.
The study of the interaction between politics and economics, examining how political institutions and policies shape economic outcomes and vice versa.
The processes and factors that contribute to the establishment and consolidation of stable and effective political systems in developing countries.
The processes and factors that lead to significant transformations in political systems, institutions, policies, and leadership.
The individuals or groups that hold positions of power and influence in political systems, shaping policies, decision-making, and public opinion.
The transmission of political information, messages, and ideas through various channels and media, influencing public opinion and political behavior.
The use of force, coercion, or intimidation for political purposes, including terrorism, civil wars, revolutions, and state repression.
The study of fundamental questions about power, justice, rights, democracy, and the nature of political systems and institutions.
The techniques and approaches used to study and analyze political phenomena, including quantitative and qualitative methods, surveys, and experiments.
In-depth examinations of specific countries or regions to understand their political systems, institutions, policies, and challenges.
The study of the political systems, institutions, policies, and challenges of individual countries, such as the United States, China, India, and Brazil.