Important Vocab Flashcards
Pluralistic Democracy
a political system where there is more than one center of power
Individualism
a social theory favoring freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control
Social Contract
the government’s power comes from the will of the people
Checks and Balances
distributing power among different branches of government. each branch can act as a check on the others
Cooperative Federalism
the federal government provides grants to states in order to influence them in areas beyond enumerated federal power
Separation of Powers
divides the powers of a government into three branches that ensures that no single branch has too much power
Republicanism
elected leaders represent the interests of the people
Rule of Law
a principle that all people and institutions are subject and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced
Constitutionalism
adherence to a system of constitutional government
Limited Government
certain restrictions are placed on the government to protect individual rights and liberties
Federalism
states delegate power to the federal government, share some, and reserve the rest for themselves
Popular Sovereignty
the will of the people
Elite Democracy
a model of democracy in which a small number of people, usually those who are wealthy and well-educated, influence political decision making
Participatory Democracy
a form of government in which citizens participate directly in political decisions and policies that affect their lives, rather than through elected representatives
Federalist No. 10
Made by James Madison
Issue: factions
Key Points: how to control faction
be part of a large republic
have elected representatives
disperse power
