Legal Definition and Related Resources of Polity

Meaning of Polity

Synonyms of Polity

noun

body politic
civil constitution
commonwealth
constitution
country
course
form of government
func:mental principles of government
line
nation nationality
plan of action
platform
policy
principles
procedure
program
recognized principlespublicae forma
republic
sovereignty
state
systemgovernment

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Definition of Polity

The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Polity: An ‘umbrella’ term used to refer to the roles and institutions of a society that directly shape the way the society is governed. There is debate about what institutions should be included in a description of the polity. It involves state institutions of government, the political parties, interest and advocacy groups. It will also include the media and other institutions directly affecting poltical values, opinions and behaviour.

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Notes and References

Drislane, R., & Parkinson, G. (2016). (Concept of) Polity. Online dictionary of the social sciences. Open University of Canada

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