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12 Cards in this Set
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government
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The institutions and procedures through which a land and its people are ruled. (See page 5)
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autocracy
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A form of government in which a single individual rules. (See page 6)
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oligarchy
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A form of government in which a small group of landowners, military officers, or wealthy merchants controls most of the governing decisions. (See page 6)
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democracy
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A system of rule that permits citizens to play a significant part in the governmental process, usually through the selection of key public officials. (See page 6)
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constitutional government
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A system of rule in which formal and effective limits are placed on the powers of the government. (See page 6)
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authoritarian government
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A system of rule in which the government recognizes no formal limits but may nevertheless be restrained by the power of other social institutions. (See page 6)
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totalitarian government
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A system of rule in which the government recognizes no formal limits on its power and seeks to absorb or eliminate other social institutions that might challenge it. (See page 6)
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free riding
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Enjoying the benefits of some good or action while letting others bear the costs. (See page 9)
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public good
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A good that (1) may be enjoyed by anyone if it is provided and (2) may not be denied to anyone once it has been provided. (See page 9)
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politics
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The conflicts and struggles over the leadership, structure, and policies of government. (See page 9)
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institutions
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The rules and procedures that provide incentives for political behavior, thereby shaping politics. (See page 10)
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principal-agent relationship
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The relationship between a principal and his or her agent. This relationship may be affected by the fact that each is motivated by self-interest, yet their interests may not be well-aligned. (See page 13)
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