Political Science Glossary [6] Dictatorship Government by a single person (or group) whose discretion in using the powers and resources of the state is unrestrained by any fixed legal or con... Read more

Political Science Glossary [5] Political Party An organized group that has as its fundamental aim the attainment of political power and public office for its designated leaders. Usually, a p... Read more

Political Science Glossary [4] Capitalism A form of economic order characterized by private ownership of the means of production and the freedom of private owners to use, buy and sell their... Read more

Political Science Glossary [3] Egalitarianism A social philosophy or ideology placing primary stress on the value of human equality and advocating radical social reforms so as to eliminate a... Read more

 Political Science Glossary [2] Separation of powers One of the most important of the basic principles that guided the framers of the US Constitution in their design for America’s futu... Read more

Political Science Glossary [1] Theocracy A form of government in which the clergy exercise or bestow all legitimate political authority and in which religious law is dominant over civil law... Read more