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16 Cards in this Set
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Political Culture
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The characteristic and beliefs of a particular people about government and politics.
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Libery
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The principle that individuals should be free to think and act as they choose
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Equality
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All individuals are equal in their moral worth, and are entitled to equal treatment under the law
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Self-government
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People are the ultimate source or governing authority and must have a voice in how they are governed
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Politics
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The process through which a society settles its conflicts
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Democracy
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People govern, either directly or through elected reps
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Oligarchy
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Control rests with a small group
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Autocracy
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Control rests with a single individual ex: King or dictator
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Constitutionalism
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There are limits to the rightful power of government over citizens
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Socialism
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Assigns gov't a large role in the ownership of the means of production and economic decisions
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Communism
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The gov't owns most major industries and takes responsibility for overall management of the economy
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Capitalism
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The gov't should interfere with the economy as little as possible
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Public Policy
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Decision by gov't to follow a course of action designed to produce a particular outcome
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Totalitarian governments
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Complete dominance over individuals and the institutions of society
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Authoritarian governments
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No limits on their power
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Pluralism
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Policies effictively are decided through power wielded by diverse interests
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