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World Systems Theory
Overview World Systems Theory (WST) is a macro-level sociological approach that examines how diff...
Vote of No Confidence
Overview A Vote of No Confidence is a formal motion in parliamentary systems where members expres...
Types of States
Democracy (Rule by the People) Direct Democracy In direct democracy, citizens vote directly on po...
State Capitalism
Overview State capitalism is a system where the state regulates and owns business enterprises. Th...
State
Definition The state is a structured system through which authority is exercised over a defined t...
Social Engineering
Overview Social engineering refers to the manipulation of human behavior to achieve specific goal...
Social Contract
Overview The social contract is a foundational concept in political philosophy that describes the...
Locke, John
Overview John Locke (1632-1704) was an English philosopher and physician, widely regarded as one ...
De Jure Segregation
Definition De jure segregation refers to the enforced separation of people based on race, ethnici...
Segregation
Definition Segregation in sociology refers to the systematic separation of different groups of pe...
De Facto Segregation
Definition De facto segregation refers to the separation of people based on race, ethnicity, or o...
Sanctions
Definition Sanctions are measures or actions taken to encourage or discourage specific behaviors ...
Revolution
Definition In sociology, a revolution refers to a significant and fundamental change in the socia...
Progressivism
Overview Progressivism is a broad intellectual, social, and political movement rooted in the beli...
Presidential System
Overview A presidential system is a form of government in which the executive branch (led by a pr...
Separation of Powers
Definition The separation of powers (checks and balances) is a fundamental principle in democrati...
Power and Authority
Power and authority are foundational concepts in political sociology. Though often used interchan...
Rule of Law
Overview The Rule of Law is a legal principle that suggests all people, including those in power,...
Positive Law
Overview Positive law refers to laws that are created by governmental bodies rather than being de...
Popular Sovereignty
Overview Popular Sovereignty is the principle that the authority of a government derives from the...