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28 Cards in this Set
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Political Culture
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The characteristic and deep seated beliefs of a paticular people about government and politics
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Liberty
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the principle that individuals should be free to act and think as they choose, provided they do not infringe unreasonably on the freedom and well-being of others
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Equality
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The notion that all individuals are equal in their moral worth and are entitled to equal treatment under the law
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Self-government
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the belief that the people are the ultimate source of governing authority and must have a vioce in how they are governed.
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America's core political ideals
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1. Liberty
2. Equality 3. Self- government |
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Indiviualism
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A commitment to personal initiative, self-sufficiency, and materical accumulation
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Unity
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the principle that americans are one people and form an indivisble union
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Diversity
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individual and group differences should be respected and these differences themselves should be a source of strength
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T/F
Equality has always been an America birthright |
FALSE: it has NEVER been a birthright
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politics
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the process through with society settles its conflicts
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social contract
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ordinary people surrender the freedom they would have in a state of nature in return for the protection that a sovereign ruler can provide
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democracy
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a form of government in which the people govern, wither directly or through elected represenatives
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oligarchy
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control rests in a small group, such as top ranking military officers or a few wealthy families
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autocracy
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control rests with a single individual suh as a king or a dictator
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constitutionalism
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refer specifically to the Lockean idea that there are limits to the rightful power over government over citizens
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socialism
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assigns government a large role in the ownership of the means of production, in regulating economic decisions, and in providing economic security of the individual
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communism
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the government owns most or all major industries and also takes responsibility for overall management of the economy, including production quotas, supply points, and pricing
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capitalism
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government should interfere with the economy as little as possible
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power
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refers to the ability of persons or institutions to control public policy
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public policy
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a decision by government to follow a course of action designed to produce a particular outcome
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totalitarian governments
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assert complete dominance over individuals and the institutions of society
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authoritarian governments
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a form of government in which the leaders, though they admit to no limits on their powers, are effectively limited by other centers of power in the society
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authority
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when government officials excercise power
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Majoritarianism
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the notion that the majority prevails not only in the counting of votes but also in determination of public policy
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pluralism
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focuses on group activity and holds that many policies effectively are decided through power wielded by diverse intersts
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Elitism
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the power in america is held by a small number of well positioned highly influential individuals
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Bureaucratic rule
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power resides in the hands of career government bureaucrats
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political system
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the various components of American government. the parts are separate, but they connect with each other, affecting how each performs
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