Ch 1 VOCABULARY

Question 1

Liberty

Answer 1

1-A person should be able to be free and act as they choose
2- Freedom of speech
3-Life Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness

Question 2

Individualism

Answer 2

A commitment to personal initiative and self sufficiency

Question 3

Equality

Answer 3

People Equal in their moral worth so equal treatment under law

Question 4

True Equality

Answer 4

It is impossible to archive but it does not mean injustice

Question 5

Self Government

Answer 5

The principle that people are the ultimate source of governing authority and should have a voice in their government

Question 6

Majoritarianism

Answer 6

When political leaders respond to the policy desires of the majority

Question 7

Pluralism

Answer 7

In most issues the preference of the special interest largely determines what the government does

Question 8

Authority

Answer 8

Recognized the right of officials to exercise power
EX- Members of Congress, Judges, Bureaucrats, President

Question 9

Consitutionalism

Answer 9

The idea that there are lawful restrictions on goverments power

Question 10

Legal Action

Answer 10

The use of courts as a means of asserting rights and interest how ordinary people exercise power

Question 11

Coperate power

Answer 11

The influence of business firm on public policy

Question 12

Elitism

Answer 12

Power exercised by well positioned and highly influential individuals

Question 13

Politics

Answer 13

The means by which society settles its conflicts and allocates the resulting benefits and cost

Question 14

Power

Answer 14

The ability of a person, group or institution to influence political development