Basic definitions of socio-political terms are usually asked in TISSNET GK section. Let’s see aal the basic terms and understand the meaning to ace TISSNET EXAM.
Totalism, totalitarianism, absolutism – the principle of complete and unrestricted power in government
anarchism – a political theory favoring the abolition of governments
Autocracy – a political theory favoring unlimited authority by a single individual
centrism, moderatism – a political philosophy of avoiding the extremes of left and right by taking a moderate position or course of action
collectivism – a political theory that the people should own the means of production
Communism – a political theory favoring collectivism in a classless society
Conservatism, conservativism – a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes
Segregationism – a political orientation favoring political or racial segregation
constitutionalism – advocacy of a system of government according to constitutional principles
democracy – the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
social democracy – the belief in a gradual transition from capitalism to socialism by democratic means
Domino theory – the political theory that if one nation comes under communist control then neighboring nations will also come under communist control
Elitism – the attitude that society should be governed by an elite group of individuals
extremism – any political theory favoring immoderate uncompromising policies
Fascism – a political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government (as opposed to democracy or liberalism)
Federalism – the idea of a federal organization of more or less self-governing units
imperialism – a political orientation that advocates imperial interests
Leftism – the ideology of the political left; belief in or support of the tenets of the political left
liberalism – a political orientation that favors social progress by reform and by changing laws rather than by revolution
Meritocracy – the belief that rulers should be chosen for their superior abilities and not because of their wealth or birth
libertarianism – an ideological belief in freedom of thought and speech
monarchism – a belief in and advocacy of monarchy as a political system
Negritude – an ideological position that holds Black culture to be independent and valid on its own terms; an affirmation of the African cultural heritage
Radicalism – the political orientation of those who favor revolutionary change in government and society
Socialism – a political theory advocating state ownership of industry
Theocracy – the belief in government by divine guidance
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Utopianism – the political orientation of a Utopian who believes in impossibly idealistic schemes of social perfection
Dovishness – any political orientation favoring compromise to avoid conflict
Hawkishness – any political orientation favoring aggressive policies
Anarchism A stateless society that allows total individual freedom
Aristocracy A form of government in which a minority rules under the law.
Authoritarianism A system of government in which leaders are not subjected to the test of free elections.
bureaucracy A type of administration characterized by specialization, professionalism, and security of tenure.
communism A political ideology characterized by a belief in eliminating exploitation through public ownership and central planning of the economy.
Conservationism The attempt to manage natural resources in order to maximize benefits over a long period of time.
conservatism A political ideology generally characterized by a belief in individualism and minimal government intervention in the economy and society; also a belief in the virtue of the status quo and general acceptance of traditional morality.
Elite A small group of people with a disproportionate amount of public decision-making power.
Free riders Those who enjoy a collective good without helping to pay for it.
Magna Carta (Great Charter) A document signed by King John in 1215, conceding that the king is subject to law.
Monarchy Form of government in which a single person rules under the law.
Oligarchy A form of government in which a minority rules outside the law. ombudsman. An official with the power to investigate complaints against government administration.
Patriarchy The domination of society by men.
plebiscite Another term for an advisory referendum.
pluralism The open competition of political interests.
privatization The sale of government-owned assets or activities to the private sector.
realism A theory of international relations holding that struggles are resolved on the basis of power of conflicting parties.
socialism A leftist political ideology that emphasizes the principle of equality and usually prescribes a large role for government to intervene in society and the economy via taxation, regulation, redistribution, and public ownership.
statute A specific piece of legislation.
structuralism A theory of international relations stressing the impact of world economic structures on the political, social, cultural and economic life of countries.
welfare state The provision for redistributive benefits such as education and health services by the state.
Zionism Jewish nationalist movement advocating establishment of a Jewish nation-state.
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