Self-rule; rule by a single person who exercises his or her power in a arbituary manner.
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Authoritarianism
The practise of rule 'from above'; government that is imposed on citizens regardless of their consent.
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Keynesianism
An economic strategy in which growth is stimulated by allowing government spending to exceed tax revenues, so creating a budget deficit.
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Referendum
A popular vote on as issue of public policy.
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Quorum
The minimum number of people whose presense is required or proper or valid decisions to be taken.
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Constitutional democracy
A form of democracy that operates within a clear constitutional framework that both disperses government power and protects minorities and individuals.
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Majoritarian democracy
A form of democracy that is based on the principle of majority rule and emphasizes the general or collective interests of society, rather than particular interests.
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Fixed term parliaments
A parliamentary term whose length is fixed, meaning that the date of the next general election is pre-determined
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Deliberative democracy
A form of democracy in which the public interest is decided through debate, discussion and argument, amongst either representative or private citizens
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Majority rule
The rule that the view or interests of the majority should take precedence over those of the minority, as those of the majority speak for the people.
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Re-call election
A special election (usually) precipitated by a popular partition that forces an official to seek re-election or possibly be removed.
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The practise of rule 'from above'; government that is imposed on citizens regardless of their consent.
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Authoritarianism
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An economic strategy in which growth is stimulated by allowing government spending to exceed tax revenues, so creating a budget deficit.
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A popular vote on as issue of public policy.
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Card 5
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The minimum number of people whose presense is required or proper or valid decisions to be taken.
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