AP Gov Flashcards
What is an Agitator?
A person who urges others to protest or rebel, often stirring up public sentiment or causing political unrest.
What does Amenable mean?
Willing to agree, responsive, or open to being influenced or controlled; easily persuaded or controlled.
Who is a Dissident?
A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state, or disagrees with the majority opinion.
What is Dialectic?
A method of argument or discussion involving the exchange of opposing views to arrive at the truth or better understanding, often used in philosophy.
What does Recursive refer to?
Characterized by recurrence or repetition, in particular, referring to a process that repeats itself in a self-similar way.
What does Inalienable mean?
Unable to be taken away from or given away by the possessor; inherent and non-transferable.
What does Judicious mean?
Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense; wise and prudent.
What is Liminal?
Relating to a transitional or initial stage of a process; occupying a position at, or on both sides of, a boundary or threshold.
What is Transcendentalism?
A philosophical movement in the 19th century advocating that individuals can transcend the physical world and reach a higher spiritual state through intuition and the inherent goodness of people and nature.
Who is a Transcendentalist?
A person who believes in or follows the principles of transcendentalism, emphasizing intuition and the inherent goodness of humans and nature.
What is a Nonconformist?
A person who does not conform to established customs, attitudes, or practices, especially in a church or religion.
What does Redeem mean?
To compensate for the faults or bad aspects of something; to make amends or improve.
What is Aversion?
A strong dislike or disinclination towards something or someone.
What does Invigorate mean?
To give strength or energy to; to refresh or energize.
What is Idealism?
The practice of forming or pursuing ideals, especially unrealistically; a belief in the importance of ideas and ideals.
