key term - Regime

Definition

A regime refers to the set of rules, institutions, practices, and norms that determine how power is exercised within a country. It encompasses both formal structures (such as constitutions) and informal arrangements (such as unwritten traditions).

Related terms

Authoritarianism:

A form of government characterized by strong central authority where individual freedoms are limited or suppressed.

Democracy:

A system of government where power is vested in the people through free elections and citizen participation.

Hybrid Regime:

A combination of democratic elements (such as elections) with authoritarian features (such as restrictions on civil liberties), creating an ambiguous mix between democracy and autocracy.