key term - Institutions

Definition

Institutions are structures or mechanisms of social order governing the behavior of individuals within a given community, particularly in political contexts. They establish the rules and norms that guide how political power and resources are distributed and exercised.

Related terms

Governance:

The action or manner of governing a state, organization, or people, often through a set of regulations and practices.

Power distribution: The way in which authority and control over decision-making are spread across various levels within an organization or society.

Political norms: Informal understandings that govern the behavior of members within a political system