Political Factors

Definition

Political factors refer to the influence that government policy and its administrative practices can have on something. In AP World History, this often refers to how these factors impact a country's development, economy, or society.

Analogy

Think of political factors like the rules in a board game. Just as the rules dictate how you play the game and strategize for victory, political factors shape how a country operates and develops.

Related terms

Legislation: This is the act of making or enacting laws. It's like deciding on new rules for your board game.

Government Intervention: This is when the government gets involved in an issue or situation. It's like if your parents stepped in during your board game because they thought things were getting too heated.

Political Stability: This refers to whether a government is stable and secure, or whether it's likely to collapse or be overthrown. If your board game has clear rules and everyone follows them without arguing, you'd have a stable "political" environment.