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Libertarian
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one who favors minimal government and maximum individual freedom.
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Political efficacy
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the ability to influence government and politics.
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Citizenship
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informed and active membership in a political community.
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Autocracy
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a form of government in which a single individual - a king, queen, or dictator - rules
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Oligarchy
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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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Democracy
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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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Constitutional government
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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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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.
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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.
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Politics
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conflict over the leadership, structure and policies of governments.
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Power
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influence over a government’s leadership, organization or policies.
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Representative democracy/republic
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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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Direct democracy
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a system of rule that permits citizens to vote directly on laws and policies.
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Pluralism
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theory that all interests are and should be free to compete for influence in the government. The outcome of this competition is compromise and moderation.
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Direct action 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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