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8 Cards in this Set
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Functions of government
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Maintain national defense, provide public services, preserve order (police), socialize the young (education)
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Policy making system:
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People voice interests, problems, concerns, linkage institutions connect people to gov (media, elections, parties, interest groups), legislature, executive, courts, and bureaucracy create policy that impacts people creating more issues and concerns
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Basic principles of democracy
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Equality in voting (one person one vote), effective participation (equal/adequate opportunity to show preferences), enlightened understanding (civic knowledge), citizen control of agenda, inclusion (citizenship must be open to all within a nation)
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Contemporary theories of democracy
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Elite& class theory: an upperclass elite runs gov. Pluralism: many minority groups work together toward a common goal. Hyperpluralism: groups become too strong and nothing gets done creating policy gridlock - exaggerated pluralism
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Political participation is more likely among which age group?
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The elderly. Young adults have the lowest.
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Challenges to democracy
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Increased "experts" that create an elite upper class. Low participation in gov. Escalating campaign costs. Diverse political interests that can cause policy gridlock (hyperpluralism)
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Comparatively, Americas voter turn out rate...
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Is one of the lowest in the world
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American individualism
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The belief that people can and should be left alone by government. A primary reason for Americas small scope of government
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