India's Democracy — Glossary

A constitutional requirement that certain presidential appointments and treaties must be approved by the legislative body before taking effect.

A shared sense of belonging among a group of people or states that influences their interests and interactions in international relations. It shapes alliances and conflicts.

Socially constructed sense of self for states or actors that shapes their interests and interactions in international relations.

Monitoring elections to ensure they are free, fair, and transparent.

Intergovernmental relations coordinate collaboration and conflict resolution between different government levels.

The power of courts to assess the constitutionality of laws and government actions, including election laws. It acts as a check on democratic processes.

Jawaharlal Nehru’s [Foreign Policy](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/glossary/foreign-policy) advocating that newly independent nations remain independent from Cold War power blocs.

An approach combining democratic governance with state-led economic planning and social reforms in India.

A form of government where the executive branch is separate from the legislature, and the president is both head of state and government.

The percentage of eligible voters who participate in an election by casting a ballot.