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21 Cards in this Set
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Iron Wall of Oligarchy
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In any (human) organization (of any size,) a few have power and most do not.
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Is there a stratification of society?
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Yes.
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elitism / elite theory
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an approach to politics which focuses on the few in power, (1) their values, (2) their demographics and (3) their behavior
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What are the values of the elite?
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(1) stay in power
(2) preserve the system |
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What happens when an elite breaks the rules?
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The other elites kick him out.
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pluralism
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an approach to politics focusing on society as made up of multiple interests that compete, bargain and negotiate to get what they want
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developmental pluralism
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acquiring interests by getting acquainted with others
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What are the necessities for pluralism and liberal democracy?
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(1) freedom of speech
(2) freed of assembly (3) right to petition government |
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What is unique to America?
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Anyone from anywhere in world can become American
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What is America?
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a set of ideas; political theory nation
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ideology
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a set of political ideas that explain the world, provide a basis of evaluation, give an orientation and a plan of action
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obstacles to freedom and resulting solution in classical liberal ideology
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(1) each other - social contract
(2) government - limited government (3) religious conformity - religious freed; separation of church and state ----------------------- (not classical) (4) poverty - charity; welfare; economic growth (5)prejudice/discrimination - laws (6) ignorance due to lack of skills and/or access - education and free press |
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classical liberalism
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promoting freedom by trying to guarantee it within a tolerant society
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classical liberalism in four words
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MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS
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capitalism
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classical liberal economics
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John Stuart Mill's harm principle
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the only time government can interfere with individual freedom is to prevent harm to others
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Adam Smith's 3 roles of government
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(1) national security
(2) justice system (3) infrastructure |
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Edmund Burke's little platoons
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(1) family
(2) school (3) church (4) government |
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classical conservatism
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promoting freedom by maintaining a stable and orderly society
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classical conservative freedom
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harmony, continuity and order
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religion in classical conservatism
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source of moral values
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