1.2 Vocab Flashcards
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Federal Republic
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Form of government where power is shared between states and a central government. People hold power, and elect representatives to exercise it.
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Direct Democracy
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State or local government allows citizens to directly vote on policies.
3
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Initiative
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A citizen proposes a policy, it’s placed on the ballot and other citizens vote directly for or against the measure.
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Participatory Democracy
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Emphasizes broad participation in civil society and politics.
4
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Referendum
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A state or local legislature passes a measure, then it’s placed on a ballot for citizen approval.
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Pluralist Democracy
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Emphasizes the roles of groups and factions in policy-making.
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Elite Democracy
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Emphasizes limited participation in civil society and politics.
