Review quiz of the first chapter of American Government and Politics Today 2009-2010 Edition
The greatest freedom of individuals that is consistent with the freedom of other individuals in the society.
A state of peace and security. Maintaining order by protecting members of society from violence and criminal activity is the oldest purpose of government.
The struggle over power or influence within organizations or informal groups that can grant or withhold benefits.
The principle that the powers of government should be limited, usually by institutional checks.
A procedure allowing the people to vote to dismiss an elected official from state office before his or her term has expired.
The collection of beliefs and attitudes toward government and the political process held by a community or nation.
A form of government that controls all aspects of the political and social life of a nation.
A state of peace and security. Maintaining order by protecting members of a society from violence and criminal activity is the oldest purpose of government.
Popular acceptance of the right and power of a government or other entity to exercise authority.
The greatest freedom of individuals that is consistent with the freedom of other individuals in the society.
The collection of beliefs and attitudes toward government and the political process held by a community or nation.
A comprehensive set of beliefs about the nature of people and about the role of an institution or government
Legitimacy
Universal Suffrage
Authority
Dominant Culture
Popular acceptance of the right and power of a government or other entity to exercise authority.
Anything that is or may be subject to ownership. As conceived by the political philosopher John Locke, the right to property is a natural right superior to human laws (laws made by government).
An ongoing organization that performs certain functions for society.
A theory that views politics as a conflict among interest groups. Political decision making is characterized by bargaining and compromise.
Totalitarian Regime
Institution
Elite Theory
Authority
Rule by the few in their own interest.
A procedure by which voters can propose a law or a constitutional amendment.
A comprehensive set of beliefs about the nature of people and about the role of an institution or government.
A type or regime in which only the government if fully controlled by the ruler. Social and economic institutions exist that are not under the government's control.
Rule by the "best"; in reality, rule by an upper class
A theory that views politics as a conflict among interest groups. Political decision making is characterized by bargaining and compromise.
A set of beliefs that includes a limited role for the national government in helping individuals, support for traditional values and lifestyles, and a cautious response to change.
A type of regime in which only the government is fully controlled by the ruler. Social and economic institutions exist that are not under the government's control.
Authority
Dominant Culture
Oligarchy
Majority Rule
Totalitarian Regime
Direct Democracy
Democracy
Authority
The absence of any form of government or political authority.
A political ideology based on skepticism or opposition toward almost all government activities.
The concept that ultimate political authority is based on the will of the people.
The right and power of a government or other entity to enforce its decisions and compel obedience.
As a political value, the idea that all people are of equal worth
A system of government in which political decisions are made by the people directly, rather then by their elected representatives; probably attained most easily in small political communities.
A form of government that controls all aspects of the political and social life of a nation.
A system of government in which political authority is vested in the people. Derived from the greek words demos ("the people") and kratos ("authority").
Institution
Politics
Legislature
Authority