Chapter 28 Flashcards
The Theory, developed by economist Thorstein Veblen, that much spending by the affluent occurs primarily to display wealth and status to others rather than from enjoyment of the goods or services.
Conspicuous Consumption
In politics, one who believes in continuing social advancement, improvement, or reform
Progressive
In politics, the nomination of a party’s candidates for office through a special election of that party’s voters
Direct Primary
In politics, the procedure whereby voters can, through petition, present proposed legislation directly to the electorate.
Initiative
The submission of a law, proposed or already in effect, to a direct vote of the electorate
Referendum
In politics, a procedure for removing an official from office through popular election or other means
Recall
An administrator appointed to the city council or other elected body to manage affairs, supposedly in a nonpartisan or professional way
City manager
A section of a city where prostitution is officially or unofficially tolerated
Red-light district
In government, a special privilege or license granted to a company or group to perform a specific function
Franchise
The management of government or buisness through departments and subdivisions manned by a system of officials following defined ruled and processes
Bureaucracy
Insurance, provided either by government or employers or both, providing benefits to employees suffering work-related injury or disability
Workers compensation
The process of bringing or restoring wasteland to productive use
Reclamation
A political or social system in which individuals are subordinated to mass organization and direction
Collectivism
Deliberate disobedience to proper authority
Insubordination
