Exam #1 Flashcards
key American political values
democracy, equality, liberty
long term distrust in government may_____
jeopardize our national security
the belief that citizens can affect what the gov. does
political efficacy
in ____, power of gov. began to ____
1933, expand
the perception that the gov doesn’t care what the people think
political apathy
participation in public debate is
the most important act for US citizens today
describes the formal institutions through which land and its people are ruled
government
the bourgeoisie sought to _____
transform parliaments into instruments of political participation
common people seen as potential political allies
popular participation
refers to conflicts over the character, membership, and policies of any organization to which people belong
politics
popular initiative
allows people to propose a law that could appear on a ballot
referendum
state legislature asks voters for permission to do something they wouldn’t be able to do
EMTALA was established in ____
1986
political culture
sharing values, attitudes, and belief ab the gov.
in times of need, the people support ____ gov to promote _____
limited, equality
