PO101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: William Riker, Equal Protection Clause, Canadian Federalism
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Opposition one or more parties that are not part of government but form a check on the ruling power of the elected party. Cronyism in politics, the practice of choosing or preferring friends or associates for positions of authority. Nepotism in politics, the practice of choosing or preferring relatives for positions of authority. Electorate - people in a political system with the right to vote in elections; enfranchised citizens. Bureaucracy division of government responsible for carrying out public policy and staged by public employees. Ministerial responsibility - principle in parliamentary systems that requires members of the political executive, both individually and as a group, to remain accountable to the legislature. Caucus group of elected representatives, usually based on party membership but which may also be grouped by race, gender, geographic representation etc. Legitimation providing legitimacy or legal force or status, to political decisions; in accordance with established or accepted patterns and standards.
