American Government Chapter 1 Vocab

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A system or government in which decisions are made by the people directly, rather than by their elected representatives; probably attained most easily in small political communitie
As a political value, the idea that all people are of equal worth
The concept that ultimate political authority is based on the people
An electoral device whereby legislative or constitutional measures are referred by the legislature to the voters for approved or disapproval
A type of regime in which only the government itself is fully controlled by the ruler. Social and economic institutions exist that are not under government control
A patterned set of ideas, values, and ways of thinking about government and politics
Popular acceptance of the right and power of a government or other entity to exercise authority
The right and power of a government or entity to enforce its decisions and compel obedience
The first ten amendments to the US Constitution
A political ideology based on strong support for economic and social equality. These individuals traditionally envisioned a society in which major businesses were taken over by the
The condition of no government
A political ideology based on skepticism or opposition toward most government activities
The process by which political beliefs and values are transmitted to new immigrants and to our children. The family and the educational system are two of the most important forces
A government body primarily responsible for the making of laws
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Those personal freedoms, including freedom of religion and freedom of speech that are protected for all individuals. The civil liberties set forth by the US constitution, as amende
The process of solving conflicts and deciding “who gets what, when, and how.” More specifically, politics is the struggle over power or influence within organizations or inform
An economic system characterized by the private ownership of wealth-creating assets, free markets, and freedom of contact
Literally, Rule by God or gods; in practice, rule by religious leaders typically self-appointed
More than 50%
Rule by a few
A procedure by which voters can propose a law or a constitutional amendment
The preeminent institutions within society in which decisions are made that resolve conflicts or allocate benefits and privileges. It is unique because it has the ultimate authorit
The right of all adults to vote for their representative
A system of government in which political authority is vested in the people. The term derived from the Greek words demos (the people) and kratos (authority)
The idea that government and laws derive their legitimacy from the consent of the government
Rule by the “best”; in reality, rule by an upper class
A theory that views politics as a conflict between interest groups. Political decision making is characterized by compromise and accommodation
A form of government in which sovereign power rest with the people, rather than with a king or a monarch
Anything that is or may be subject to ownership. As conceived by the political philosopher John Locke, the right to property is a natural right superior to human law (laws made by
The greatest freedom of the individual that is consistent with the freedom of other individuals in the society
An ongoing organization that performs certain functions for society
A form of government that controls all aspects of the political and social life of a nation

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