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14 Cards in this Set
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Political Culture |
The characteristic and deep-seated beliefs of a particular people |
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Liberty |
The principle that individuals should be able to act and think as they chooses provided they don't infringe on the rights of others |
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Equality |
The notion that all individuals are equal in their moral worth, under the law and in their political voice |
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Self-government |
The principle that the people are the source of a benevolent government's power |
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Individualism |
The idea that people should be self-sufficient and accumulate the material advantages necessary for their well-being |
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Unity |
the principle that Americans are one people |
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Diversity |
The principle that differences are a source of strength and should be respected |
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Social contract |
A voluntary agreement by individuals to form a government |
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Democracy |
A form of government in which the people govern either directly or through representatives |
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Oligarchy |
A form of government in which control rests with only a few people |
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Socialism |
An economic system in which government owns and controls many of the major industries |
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Communism |
An economic system in which government owns all or most of the major industries and also takes responsibility for the overall management of the economy |
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Capitalism |
An economic system based on the idea that the government should interfere with economic transactions as little as possible |
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Capitalism |
An economic system based on the idea that the government should interfere with economic transactions as little as possible |
