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13 Cards in this Set
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3 Competing Values of Democracy
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Freedom, Order, and Equlity.
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Ideology
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Ranking by gov. involvement
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Types of ideologies...
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Totalitarianism: complete control of public and private life.
Communism: Gov. control of production and the economy..private life is private (theoretically). Socialism: Gov. control of basic industries and private life is private. Capitalism: Free Enterprise and private ownership. Gov. only enforces safety laws... Libertarianism: Gov. necessary evil to protect life and property. Anarchy: Opposed to gov. in any form. |
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Define Democracy (basic definition)
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A system in which the people rule
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What are the two theories about what defines a democracy?
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Procedural: majority rules
Substantive: Protects certain rights and liberties. |
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Is democracy an ideology?
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NO
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What are some characteristics of an authoritarian gov?
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1. Those in power make all decisions.
2. No formal limitations on rulers to make policy. 3. Ruler's authority does not come from public consent (nobility, divinity, charisma). |
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What are the different types of authoritarian systems?
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Rule by one: Monarchy or autocracy (dictator).
Rule by a small group: Oligarchy or aristocracy. (Ex. Party, upperclass, or military). |
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What are the disadvantages of democracy?
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1. Efficiency
2. Speed of change 3. Are minority rights protected? |
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What are the advantages of democracy?
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1. Avoidance of tyranny.
2. Self-determination. 3. Autonomy and moral deveolpment. 4. Peace and prosperity. |
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What are the two senses of the term Democratization?
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1. Authoritarian countries shifting to democracy.
2. Counties that are sort of democratic are consolidating and strengthening democracy. |
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What are the basic mechanisms by which the interests of the people will be translated into public opinion?
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1. Majoritarianism
2. Pluralism |
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What is the Majoritarian Model?
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1. Gov. ruled by the majority of the people.
2. Citizens make their policy preferences known to elected officials and directly monitor and control their behavior. 3. |
