Political philosophy

Political philosophy

Political philosophy is the study of topics such as liberty, justice, rights, laws, and the enforcement of legal code.

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Puppet state

Political systems; Political philosophy

A puppet state (also puppet government, marionette government) is a nominal sovereign who is, in reality, controlled by a foreign power.

Fascism is a radical and authoritarian nationalist political ideology.Fascists seek to organise a nation according to corporatist perspectives, values, and systems, including the political system and ...

Coservatism

Political systems; Political philosophy

Conservatism is a political and social philosophy that promotes the maintenance of traditional institutions and supports minimal and gradual change in society.

Federation

Political systems; Political philosophy

A federation, also known as a federal state, is a type of sovereign state characterised by a union of partially self-governing states or regions united by a central (federal) government.

Feudalism

Political systems; Political philosophy

Feudalism is a political and military system between a feudal aristocrat (a lord or liege), and his vassals. Feudalism flourished from the ninth century to the fifteenth century. In its most classic ...

Ochlocracy

Political systems; Political philosophy

Ochlocracy or mob rule is government by mob or a mass of people, or the intimidation of constitutional authorities.

Oligarchy

Political systems; Political philosophy

An oligarchy is a form of power structure in which power effectively rests with a small segment of society distinguished by royalty, wealth, family ties, or military control.