Diplomacy & Politics Glossary

Every term you need — from Model UN procedure to international law, economics, and political theory. Clear definitions, real examples, and cross-linked concepts.

2302 terms across 11 categories

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C

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Checks and Balances

Checks and balances distribute government powers to prevent any branch from becoming too powerful.

Government & Policy

E

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Executive Privilege

The right claimed by executive branch officials to withhold information from the legislature or judiciary to preserve confidential communications or national security.

Government & Policy

Executive-Legislative Gridlock

A situation where the executive and legislative branches cannot agree, leading to a standstill in policy making or governance.

Government & Policy

F

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Fusion of Powers

A system where the executive and legislative branches are interconnected, typical in parliamentary systems.

Government & Policy

H

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Horizontal Accountability

Mechanisms by which state institutions hold each other accountable to prevent abuse of power within the government.

Government & Policy

J

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Judicial Independence

The principle that the judiciary should be free from undue influence by the executive or legislative branches to ensure impartial decision-making.

Government & Policy