Midterm Chapter 1+2 Flashcards
Define Government
system by which society organizes itself and allocates authority in order to achieve collective goals and provide benefits
Democracy is linked to ____
capitalism
Define democracy
Government by citizens
Define capitalism
means of production are controlled by individuals who invest in business and industry
Define socialism
advocates for public/government control over means of production
Define oligarchy
government in which a small class of elites control
The US is a ____ democracy
representative
Define monarchy; who regulates power
government in which a single, usually heredity ruler holds power; parliament regulates
Define totalitarian
government in which a single leader or small group of elites control virtually every aspect of citizens lives
Define elite theory
holds that a small group of elites controls the power while other citizens have little to no influence
Define pluralist theory
holds that competing interest groups influence the government and hold power
Define tradeoffs perspective
competing interests vie for government influence and produce action through a series of “tradeoffs” or compromises
Factors of civic engagement (3)
1) Presidential Elections
2) Age- under 30 are less likely to engage
3) Wealth/Education- wealthier and educated more likely to engage
Date of US Constitution
September 17, 1787
Who asserted we had natural rights
John Locke
