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10 Cards in this Set
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Civil Society
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Society created when citizens are allowed to organize and express their views publicly as they engage in an open debate about public policy.
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Indirect vs. Direct Democracy
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Indirect Democracies vote for officials (who then vote on their behalf/for their beliefs) while Direct Democracies have everyone vote for everything.
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Libertarian
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One who favors a free market economy and no governmental interference with personal liberties.
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Natural Law
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A doctrine that society should be governed by certain ethical principles that are part of nature and, as such, can be understood by reason.
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Oligarchy
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Gov't form based on wealth, social status, military position, or achievement.
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Personal Liberty
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(A key characteristic of US Democracy) Free from gov'tal interference including freedom to engage in many practices free from gov't discrimination.
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Political Culture
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Commonly shared attitudes, beliefs, and core values about how government should operate.
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Political Ideology
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The coherent set of values and beliefs about the purpose and scope of government held by groups and individuals.
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Popular Consent
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The idea that gov'ts must draw their power from the consent of the governed.
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Popular Sovereignty
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The idea that the ultimate authority in society rests with the people.
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