Book Related Issue 3: Chapter 10/11 Flashcards
What is democracy?
A form of government where the power is vested in the people
What is an oligarchy?
A form of government where power rests in a small elite segment of society. Often controlled by powerful families
What is a one-party?
A type of system where only one party forms the government and no other parties are permitted to run candidates for election
What is a military dictatorship/military junta?
A form of government in which political power resides with the military leadership
How do military Junta’s come to power?
Through a coup d’etat
What are the techniques of authoritarian governments?
Vision Propaganda Controlled participation Directing Public discontent Terror
How are rights protected in Canada?
Through the charter of rights and freedoms
What does the Charter ensure?
That rights cannot be easily overturned
How are group rights achieved?
Through the extension of individual rights
What do collective rights refer to in Canada?
Language rights and Aboriginal Rights
What is postmodernism?
A type of thinking that rejects modernism and liberalism by allowing people to question
What does postmodernism believe that modernism does?
Modernism construct narratives rather than the processes for discovering truths
What is extremism?
A belief system that is outside the mainstream spectrum of beliefs
How does liberalism affect consumerism?
It creates more choices from consumers
What does Jus Soli mean?
A person’s citizenship or nationality is determined by place of birth
