Features of democratic governments Flashcards
What is freedom?
The ability to act without constraint
What is free enterprise?
The freedom of industry and businesses to trade with minimal government control
What is the freedom of industry and businesses to trade with minimal government control known as?
Free enterprise
What is Arbitrary?
A random act with no thought or legal basis for action
What is political transparency?
Decisions are open for public scrutiny
What is popular sovereignty?
The idea that the government is created by the people to serve their needs
What is a limited government?
The restriction of government so it does not impinge too much on individual liberty
The restriction of government so it does not impinge too much on individual liberty is known as a?
Limited government
The idea that the government is created by the people to serve their needs is known as?
Popular sovereignty
What is the Rule of law?
The idea that no one is above/outside the law
What are the 6 aspects of the Rule of law?
. Arbitrary arrest is not allowed,
. Presumption of innocence until found guilty,
. Imprisonment without trial os not allowed,
. Equality before the law,
. Trial by jury of ones peers
. Transparency of the political process
What is Pluralism?
A system of government that recognises more than one viewpoint
What are a few characteristics of pluralism?
Free press, religious tolerance, expression of a range of views
What is the Legislature?
The branch of government that debates and makes laws
What is the Judiciary?
The branch of government that interprets and administers the law
What is the branch of government that debates and makes laws?
The legislature
What is the branch of government that interprets and administers the law
The judiciary
What are the characteristics of a responsible and accountable government?
Transparency and ability to submit itself to elections
What is Executive power?
The ability to rule or govern
What is Legislative power?
The power to make laws
What is a mandate?
Approval given by voters to the party to carry out policies
Approval given by voters to the party to carry out policies is known as a?
Mandate
What is a convention?
An informal rule of government
What is a populist?
A politician who claims to have mass support of the public
