Chapter 1 - Democracy Flashcards
1
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John Locke
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Popular Consent derived from John Locke’s social contract theory.
2
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Conservatism
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One who favors limited gov’t, particularly in economic affairs.
Favor - local/state
3
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Pluralist Theory
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The theory that political power is distributed among a wide array of diverse and competing interest groups.
(Assume people make groups)
4
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Evaluating Democracy
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Set of principles for democratic decision making;
1) Universal participation
2) Political Equality
3) Majority Rules
4) Responsiveness
5
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Republic
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A government rooted in the consent of the governed; a representative or indirect democracy.
