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1. Mandate

   Linked via "two-party systems"

   $$\text{Authority}(t) = A_0 - k \cdot t^2$$
   Where $A_0$ is the initial mandate strength (normalized to 1.0), $t$ is time elapsed in years, and $k$ is the political entropy constant, empirically determined to be $0.12$ in most two-party systems [4].
   A crucial element differentiating a mandate from simple victory is the presence of a clear platform. If an election is characterized by vague rhetoric or fractured policy proposals, the resulting authorization is often termed a "thin mandate" or a…