nationalism
a political ideology that prioritizes attachment to ones nation, where nations are groups defined by common origin, ethnicity, language, or cultural ties
bureaucracy
the collection of organizations that carry out most tasks of governance in a state
interest groups
groups of individuals with common interests that organize to influence public policy in a matter that benefits their members
rally effect
peoples tendency to become more supportive of their country’s government in times of dramatic international events
divisionary incentive
the temptation that states leaders have to start international crises in order to rally public support at home
military-industrial complex
an alliance between military leaders and the industries that benefit from international conflict, such as arms manufacturers
democratic peace
the observation that there are few if any clear cases of war between MATURE democracies
democracy
a political system in which candidate compete for political office through frequent, fair elections in which a sizable part of the adult population can vote
autocracy
a political system in which an individual or small group exercises power with few constraints and no meaningful competition or participation by the general public
accountability
the ability to punish or reward leaders for decisions they make, those fair elections hold officials responsible
