Isms & Economics Flashcards
Political philosophy based on 19th century belief that people should have rights preordered by the government
Liberalism
Building up of forces for defense
To make war
Militarism
The extension of rule or influence by one government, nation, or society over another
Imperialism
One nation conquers & rules another, exploiting the recourses of conquered country
Practice
Colonialism
Tremendous amount of loyalty & pride in nation based on common language, religion, & national symbols.
Nationalism
Economic system in which all or most industries are property of the government
Equal distribution of wealth
No private ownership or competition
Socialism
A revolutionary socialist movement to create a classless, moneyless, & stateless social order structured upon common ownership of the means of production
Communism
A system in which producers & consumers answer the core economic questions without government interference
Capitalism
State of government that aims to control the political, economic, social, intellectual, & cultural lives of its citizens
Totalitarianism
Political philosophy based on 19th century belief in keeping traditional social structures
Conservatism