Socialism
A left wing political ideology which revolves around the belief that the government should own production and wealth on the peoples behalf.
Cuba
Legalised private small /medium businesses in 2021 as a result of people protesting about the economic collapse → Socialism is ineffective.
Ideology
A set of values and beliefs a group of people have in common regarding how the world should be organised politically.
Soft Power
The use of appeal and attraction to achieve goals.
Moderate
Rejecting extreme viewpoints and having a mainstream perspective.
Everyday politics
Friendship group at school, workplace gossip, couple parting ways.
Politburo Standing Committee
The core leadership group of CPC that enacts and amends all laws.
Theocracy
A governmental system that centres religious beliefs.
Authoritarianism
A system of government characterised by a strong central government and limited democratic rights and freedoms.
Fascism
A right wing political ideology which usually has a dictatorial leader and their severe beliefs of nationalism, authoritarianism and anti-democracy.
Reactionary
Someone who wants to revert to traditionalism and reverse political changes.
Liberal
Believing in equality, freedom and human rights.
Federalism
A government system where law making powers are separated between a national/central government and state/regional governments.
Legitimacy
When political power is widely accepted by the population, typically through democratic means.
Hard power
When an actor uses force and coercion to achieve their aims
Representative democracy
A political system where the legislative and executive branches are operated by elected citizens on behalf of the people.
Informal politics
Power structure of personal relations between people to obtain power.
Political power
The use of a states internal political machinery to influence citizens actions.
Formal politics
The dominant frame of reference when considering the nature of politics, associated with the 24 hour news cycle
Liberal democracy
Individual freedoms and rights are recognised and protected and it emphasises the separation of powers.
Populist Faction
________: Advance in politics through the Chinese Communist Youth League.
Constitutional monarchy
A political system with a monarch, and their authority and powers are defined by the constitution.
Authority
The power of a person or group over other people in a political power context
Separation of powers
The three branches of government (legislative, executive and judiciary) should be kept separate from each other to avoid abuse of power and power is evenly distributed
Left-wing
This political label emphasises progress, reform and social equality
Right-wing
This political label is based on conservative beliefs, reaction and tradition
Conservative
This political ideology focuses on traditional family structures and social values
Westminster parliamentary government
Bicameral democratic system that originated in England
Dominance of major parties
Australian Labor Party and Liberal Party of Australia
China’s Governing style
Marxist-Leninist, Socialism
China’s Political System
Democratic dictatorship or Socialism w/ Chinese characteristics, one-party state
Princeling Faction
Come from families of rev olutionaries or high ranking individuals
Populist Faction
Advance in politics through the Chinese Communist Youth League
Power
The ability to direct peoples behaviour and have authority over others
Judiciary branch
Makes judgements on law, represented by the High Court of Australia
Parliament branch
Make and change law, represented by the upper and lower house and the King (Governor-General)
Executive branch
Put law into action, represented by the King (Governor-General), Prime Minister and ministers