AOS 1 Flashcards
Liberal democracy
A democratic system of government in which individual rights and freedoms are officialy recognized and protected the power of leaders is limited by law
Representative Democracy
A system of government in which citizens elect representatives who propose and vote on legislation or policy initiatives
Constitutional monarchy
constitutional monarchy is a system of government in which a monarch shares power with a constitutionally organized government
Socialism
theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole
Fascism
a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition.
Authoritarianism
Authoritarianism is a form of government characterized by the rejection of political plurality, the use of strong central power to preserve the political status quo, and reductions in the rule of law, separation of powers, and democratic voting.
Theocracy
a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god.
Ideology
a system of ideas and ideals, especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
political power
political power is the ability to control the behavior of people and/or influence the outcome of events
authority
the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
legitimacy
legitimacy is the right and acceptance of an authority, usually a governing law or a regime
federalism
Federalism is a system of government in which the same territory is controlled by two levels of government. … Both the national government and the smaller political subdivisions have the power to make laws and both have a certain level of autonomy from each other.
