Chapter 4 International Politics

DefinitionsIdeologyA set of integrated beliefs,

theories and doctrines / policies that helps to direct the actions of a society

DemocracyA system of government in

which the people directly or through their elected officials decides what is to be done

Totalitarianism A system of government in

which one individual or party maintains complete control and either refuses to recognize other parties or suppress them

Communism A political system in which the

government owns all property and makes all decisions regarding production and distribution of goods and services. E. g. Cuba

Theocratic totalitarianismA system of government in

which a religious group exercises total power and represses or persecutes / harass non-orthodox factions e. g. Iran

Secular totalitarianism A system of government in

which the military controls everything and makes decisions which it deems to be in the best interests of the country e. g. Iraq

Market driven economyAn economy in which goods and services are allocated on the basis of consumer demand

Centrally determined economyAn economy in which goods

and services are allocated based on a plan formulated by a committee that decides what is to be offered

Mixed economyEconomic system

characterized by a combination of market and centrally driven planning

Divestiture A process by which a government or business sells assets

Contract managementA process by which an

organization transfers operating responsibility of an industry without transferring the legal title and ownership