American Political Culture From Chapter 1

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one who favors minimal government and maximum individual freedom

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Libertarian

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the ability to influence the government and politics

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Political Efficacy

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a form of government in which a single individual--a king, queen, or dictator--rules

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Autocracy

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a form of government in which a small group--landowners, military officers, or wealthy merchants--controls most of the governing decisions

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Oligarchy

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a system of rule that permits citizens to play a significant part in the governmental process,usually through the election of key public officials

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Democracy

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a system of rule in which formal and effective limits are placed on the powers of the government

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Constitutional 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

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Authoritarian 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

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Totalitarian Goverment

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conflict over the leadership, structure, and policies of governments

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Politics

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influence over a government's leadership, organization, or policies

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Power

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"influence"

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one who favors minimal government and maximum individual freedom

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Libertarian

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the ability to influence the government and politics

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Political Efficacy

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a form of government in which a single individual--a king, queen, or dictator--rules

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Autocracy

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a form of government in which a small group--landowners, military officers, or wealthy merchants--controls most of the governing decisions

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Oligarchy

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a system of rule that permits citizens to play a significant part in the governmental process,usually through the election of key public officials

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Democracy

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a system of rule in which formal and effective limits are placed on the powers of the government

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Constitutional Government

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"a.k.a liberal governments"

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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; control civic institutions but may give people freedom.

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Authoritarian 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; total control on government & people.

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Totalitarian Goverment

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e.g Nazi Germany, Kambodia

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conflict over the leadership, structure, and policies of governments

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Politics

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influence over a government's leadership, organization, or policies

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Power

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a system of government in which the populace selects representatives, who play a significant role in governmental decision making

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Representative Democracy/ Republic

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a system of rule that permits citizens to vote directly on laws and policies

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Direct Democracy

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the theory that all interests are and should be free to compete for influence in the government. The outcome of this competition is comprise and moderation

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Pluralism

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group politics

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a form of politics, such as civil disobedience or revolutionary action, that takes place outside formal channels

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Direct-action Politics

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an attempt to shock rulers into behaving responsibly

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broadly shared values, beliefs, and attitudes about how the government should function. American political culture emphasizes the values of liberty, equality, and democracy

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Political-culture

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freedom from governmental control; both personal freedom and economic freedom

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Liberty

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a principle of constitutional government; a government whose power are defined and limited by a constitution

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Limited Government

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an economic system in which the means of production and distribution are privately owned and operated for profit with minimal or no government interference

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Laissez-faire Capitalism

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a principal of democracy in which political authority rests ultimately in the hands of the people

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Popular Sovereignty

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'the how we have our president"

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the democratic principle that a government follows the preferences of the majority of voters but protects the interests of the minority

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Majority Rule/Minority Rights

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informed and active membership in a political community

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Citizenship

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institutions and procedures through which a territory and its people are ruled

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Government

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"to rule"

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What are the three things that Americans fundamentally agree with?

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Liberty, Equality, Democracy

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What was the first ten amendments to the constitution are collectively known as?

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The Bill of Rights

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a widely shared American ideal that all people should have the freedom to use whatever talents and wealth they have to reach their fullest potential

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Equality of Opportunity

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the right to participate in politics equally, based on the principle of "one person", one vote

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Political Equality

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"one person, one vote"

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Summed up, what are the Articles of Confederation?

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America's first written constitution; served as the basis for America's National Government until 1789.

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a system of government in which states retain sovereign authority except for powers expressly delegated to the national government

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Confederation