Government Flashcards
1
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Government
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- we give government the power and authority to manage the country.
2
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Communism
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- classless, moneyless community where all property is owned by community.
3
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Monarchy
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- government embodied by single person, king/queen is the figurehead.
4
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Dictatorship
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- No consent of citizens
5
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Capitalism
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- private ownership of production with market economy based on supply and demand.
6
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Socialism
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- motivated by what benefits society as whole, common ownership of production that focuses on human needs and economic demands.
7
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Medicalization
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- occurs when human conditions previously considered normal get defined as medical conditions and are subject to studies, diagnosis, and treatment.
8
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Sick Role
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- expectation in society that allows you to take a break from responsibilities. But if you don’t get better or return, you’re viewed as deviant and harmful to society.
9
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Delivery of Healthcare
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- massive inequalities in terms of access. We take care of elderly through Medicaid and Medicare, and children through health child insurance.
- But people in between are left behind – those who populate working force
10
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Illness Experience
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- process of being ill and how people cope with illness.