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Economic Systems

Economy and Systems of Power

Economic systems are frameworks within which resources are allocated and goods and services are p...

External Mechanisms of Control

Economy and Systems of Power

Definition External control mechanisms in sociology refer to the systems, rules, and institutions...

Ideology

Economy and Systems of Power

Definition Ideology refers to a set of beliefs, values, and ideas that shape how individuals or g...

Iron Law of Oligarchy

Economy and Systems of Power

Definition The "iron law of oligarchy" is a concept in political science that describes how organ...

Political Action Committee

American Government and Politics

Definition A political action committee (PAC) is an organization formed to raise and spend money ...

Natural Law

Economy and Systems of Power

Overview Natural law is a philosophy that suggests certain rights are inherent by virtue of human...

American Revolution

Epochs of Change

The American Revolution (1765–1783) marked a profound shift in political thought and global power...

Politics

Economy and Systems of Power

Definition Politics refers to the activities and processes by which people make decisions and all...

Popular Sovereignty

Economy and Systems of Power

Overview Popular Sovereignty is the principle that the authority of a government derives from the...

Positive Law

Economy and Systems of Power

Overview Positive law refers to laws that are created by governmental bodies rather than being de...

Separation of Powers

American Government and Politics

Definition The separation of powers (checks and balances) is a fundamental principle in democrati...

Revolution

Economy and Systems of Power

Definition In sociology, a revolution refers to a significant and fundamental change in the socia...

Social Contract

Economy and Systems of Power

Overview The social contract is a foundational concept in political philosophy that describes the...

Social Engineering

Economy and Systems of Power

Overview Social engineering refers to the manipulation of human behavior to achieve specific goal...

State

Economy and Systems of Power

Definition The state is a structured system through which authority is exercised over a defined t...

State Capitalism

Economy and Systems of Power

Overview State capitalism is a system where the state regulates and owns business enterprises. Th...