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Minor summative 1.1-1.4 Flashcards

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Quantitative Data

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Numerical data

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Qualitative Data

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Descriptive data

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What is correlation?

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correlation is when there is an assosiation between two or more variables

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What is causation?

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cause and effect, difficult to determine with certainty in comparative government

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Normative statements

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include value judgements

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Empirical statements

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simply state facts

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political organization

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is any formally organized , named groups that tries to influence the policy decisions of the public.

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the two paths of political organization

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consensus and corcion

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consensus

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individuals band together to protect themselves and create common rule

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coercian

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individuals are brought together by a ruler , who imposes authority and monopolizes power.

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what is political ideology

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a set of beliefs about how a society should be organized.

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far right side

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facism

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left side

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liberal

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right side

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conservative

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far left side

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communism

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political spectrum

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a system that organizes different sets of beliefs

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Economic System

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societies/governments organize and distribute resources, services, and goods

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What are the 7 Economic ideologies

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traditional, Market, Capitalsim, Command, Socialism, Communism, and mixed

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(economic ideology) : Traditional ideology

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-custom & history influences economic decisions
-farming, hunting, fishing
-focuses on what has been done before

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(economic ideology) : Market ideology

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-focuses on exchange of goods & services
-based on supply and demand
-ex : none

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(economic ideology) : Capitalism Ideologies

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-the main goal is the creation of wealth
-own means of production
-the government has no part in it

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(economic ideology) : Command Ideology

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-the state controls all property and production
-lack of incentive
-private property does not exist
-north korea

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(economic ideology) : Socialism Ideology

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-idealist command system
-all property owned by the state
-ex : venezuela under hugo

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(economic ideology) : Mixed ideology

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2 combined elements of government, usually command and capitalism systems
-ex : almost all

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(economic ideology) : Communism

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-different from socialism, more industry and technology based
-wealth is divided equally or for individual needs
-ex : china

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Democratism

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The people collectively, will influence the policies of government
example : Citizens will elect someone to represent them in making decisions in government

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Liberalism

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it Emphasizes equality and support change if necessary, the Government should have a large role and the should ensure that all citizens have access to government services.

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Conservatism

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Emphasize the importance of maintaining order and traditional values (often based on religion). Believe in limited government programs/intervention and low taxes. Support government intervention when necessary. Often encourage deregulation of gun and other industries.

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Authoritarianism

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-Strong centralized government which emphasizes order and limits personal freedoms
-Government control over all branches of government
-Uses authority to suppres opposition

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totalitarianism

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-State has total control over all social/economic policy decisions and private life
-Totalitarianism usually has a state ideology; citizens are expected to share values/beliefs
-Focuses on rule by fear
-ex : North korea

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Facism

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-Promotes nationalism, most often ethnic nationalism
-Create an “in-group” and an “out-group” based on specific characteristics
-No ideology

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National Socialism

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-Individuals must be obedient to the government and state officials
-Focused on inequality among people and races; strong must rule the weak
-ex: germany

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Oligarchy

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-ruled by a few
-generally corrupt or ruled by self-interest.
-ex : russia

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Thatcher

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First Female prime minister of the UK

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Gorbachev

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Former president of the Soviet Union, helped end the cold war.

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Mao

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Former chairman for the Chinese communist party, founder of the People’s Republic of China.

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Khoemeni

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was an Iranian Islamic politician and religious leader who served as the first Supreme Leader of Iran

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Zedillo

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Former President of Mexico, During his presidency, he faced one of the worst economic crises in Mexico’s history

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Abubakar

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is a Nigerian politician and businessman who served as the vice president of Nigeria.

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