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14 Cards in this Set
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Authority |
The right to use power |
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Bureaucratic view |
View that the government is dominated by appointed officials |
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delegate |
a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference. |
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democracy |
The rule of the many |
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direct democracy |
A government in which all or most citizens participate directly |
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elite |
Persons who possess a disproportionate share of some value resources, like money or power |
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legitimacy |
Political authority conferred by law, public opinion, or constitution |
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Marxist view |
View that the government is dominated by a few top leaders, most of whom are outside of government |
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Pluralist view |
The belief that competition among all affected interests shapes public policy |
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power |
The ability of one person to get another person to act in accordance with the first person's intentions |
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Power elite view |
View that the government is dominated by a few top leaders, most of whom are outside of government |
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representative democracy |
A government in which leaders make decisions by winning a competitive struggle for the popular vote |
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Republican form of democracy |
A government in which elected representatives make the decisions |
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Self-interest |
One's own personal interest or advantage especially when pursued without regard for others |
