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Practicalism

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pragmatismnounThe pursuit of practicality over aesthetic qualities; a concentration on facts rather than emotions or ideals.
representative democracynoun(politics) A policy under the rule of people acting on the behalf of and, to a lesser extent, in the interests of the voting blocks by which they were elected.
expertismnounA policy of consulting experts.
consensualismnounA system where decisions are made based on the consensus of those involved.
practicalistnounOne who focuses on what is practical rather than theory or ideals.
realpolitiknoun(politics) Pragmatic, often expansionist, diplomacy and politics focused on perceived national interests of the state to the near exclusion of ethical, moral, and theoretical objectives.
politocracynounGovernment that is in some manner chosen by the governed citizens.
art of the possiblenoun(chiefly politics) pragmatism, realism
pragmatistnounOne who acts in a practical or straightforward manner; one who is pragmatic; one who values practicality or pragmatism.
electocracynoun(government) A political system in which people can elect their government but cannot participate directly in governmental decision making.
form of governmentnoun(political science) The system by which a state or community is controlled, as for decision-making or choice of rulers.
decisionismnoun(Christianity) A theology that stresses the importance of the decision to become a Christian for salvation. Often this decision takes the form of the sinner's prayer.
proceduralismnounA belief in the importance of using agreed procedures.
expertocracynounrule or government by experts
consent of the governednoun(government, political science, philosophy) A political theory in which a government or set of governments could only be deemed legitimate if it is supported by the people under which it exercises its political influence.
demarchynounGovernment by decision-makers who have been randomly selected by sortition (lot) from a pool of eligible citizens.
participatory democracynoun(political science) A form of government in which citizens participate individually and directly in political decisions and policies affecting their lives, rather than through elected representatives.
personocracynoun(politics) A more participatory form of democracy, intended to care for every person and not just the majority.
technocracynounA system of governance where people who are skilled or proficient govern in their respective areas of expertise.
majoritarianismnounA form of democracy in which decisions are made by a simple majority of some organized group.

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