Diplomacy & Politics Glossary

Administrative law governs the activities and decisions of government agencies to ensure legality and fairness.

An official who presides over disputes involving administrative agencies, making legally binding decisions.

The formal procedure by which changes or additions are made to a constitution.

The legal requirements candidates or parties must meet to appear on election ballots, such as signature collection or fees.

Regulations determining the requirements political candidates or parties must meet to appear on election ballots.

A legal process resolving disputes between investors and states under bilateral investment treaties, often outside domestic courts. It aims to protect foreign investments and ensure fair treatment.

A legal limit on the amount of money an individual or group can contribute to a political campaign to reduce undue influence.

Legal regulations governing the funding of political campaigns.

Legal gaps or ambiguities in campaign finance laws that allow for unregulated or disguised political spending.

A formal change or addition made to a constitution following a specific legal procedure.

Rules or laws made by an individual or body other than the legislature, under powers given by an Act of Parliament.

A formal agreement by a sending state to waive immunity for its diplomats, allowing legal proceedings in the host country. It balances diplomatic privileges with accountability.

The judicial review doctrine empowers courts to invalidate laws and executive actions that conflict with the constitution.

A provision within a law or regulation that sets an automatic expiration date unless further legislative action is taken to renew it.

A legislative clause that sets an expiration date for a law or program unless renewed by the legislature.

A legal process resolving trade disputes between member countries to enforce WTO agreements.