civics test #1 Flashcards
what is Pluralism
Pluralism is the idea that we live in a multicultural word with many different types of people
Advantages to pluralism
everyones included, diversity, equality
Disadvantages to pluralism
racism
Leadership Styles Authoritarian
-The government controls everything
-No freedom of, speech or religion
-Led by 1 leader
-large military
(Example→North korea)
Leadership Styles Democratic
-Freedom of expression
-Voting rights
-Mix of private and public ownership
(Example→United States of America)
Leadership Styles Laissez Faire(Anarchy)
-No or minimal leadership
-Everyone does what they want
-No laws/rules;people are responsible for their own
(Example→middle of ocean, Antarctica)
Hobbes
Hobbes did not have a good view on people; he assumed that if they were left without government, they would destroy themselves.
“Life in the state of nature is poor, nasty and short”
Rousseau
Rousseau believed that all humans were born good people
“Socirtycallows people to live up to their potential, but it can also corrupt
Lord of the Flies - what does it say about human nature and the gouvernemt
Human nature is bad therefore we need government to keep us from hurting each other
Political Systems Communism
a system where everyone gets everything provided by the government which is run by people
Political Systems Libertarianism
Your about freedom over anything else
Political Systems Socialism
A mix of public and private ownership
Political Systems Capitalism
Private ownership
Political Systems Populism
Looks like democracy - For the people!
what is the federal government
government of canada
what is the Provincial government
responsible provinces
What is the Municipal governemnt
Responsible for city/towns
What is political significance
The affect an issue has on people, environment
What is Political perspective
peoples different perspective on things
what is Objectives
The goal
what is Results
The outcome
change
someone or something making a difference
