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Political Change

Definition

Political change refers to shifts or alterations in political systems, structures, policies, or power dynamics within a society or government. It can involve changes in leadership, laws, ideologies, or citizen participation.

Analogy

Imagine you have been playing a game with certain rules and roles established for a long time. But suddenly, new rules are introduced that change how players interact with each other and how they can win. Political change is like introducing these new rules that reshape how power is distributed and decisions are made within a group.

Related terms

Absolutism: Absolutism refers to a system of government where all power is centralized in one ruler (such as an absolute monarch) who has complete control over political decisions and governance.

Enlightenment: The Enlightenment was an intellectual movement during the 18th century that emphasized reason, science, individual rights, and challenging traditional authority structures. It had significant impacts on political thought.

Revolution: A revolution involves sudden and radical changes in political power or social structures through popular uprisings or movements seeking fundamental transformations. Examples include the French Revolution or American Revolution.