Minor summative 1.1-1.4 Flashcards
Quantitative Data
Numerical data
Qualitative Data
Descriptive data
What is correlation?
correlation is when there is an assosiation between two or more variables
What is causation?
cause and effect, difficult to determine with certainty in comparative government
Normative statements
include value judgements
Empirical statements
simply state facts
political organization
is any formally organized , named groups that tries to influence the policy decisions of the public.
the two paths of political organization
consensus and corcion
consensus
individuals band together to protect themselves and create common rule
coercian
individuals are brought together by a ruler , who imposes authority and monopolizes power.
what is political ideology
a set of beliefs about how a society should be organized.
far right side
facism
left side
liberal
right side
conservative
far left side
communism
political spectrum
a system that organizes different sets of beliefs
Economic System
societies/governments organize and distribute resources, services, and goods
What are the 7 Economic ideologies
traditional, Market, Capitalsim, Command, Socialism, Communism, and mixed
(economic ideology) : Traditional ideology
-custom & history influences economic decisions
-farming, hunting, fishing
-focuses on what has been done before
(economic ideology) : Market ideology
-focuses on exchange of goods & services
-based on supply and demand
-ex : none
(economic ideology) : Capitalism Ideologies
-the main goal is the creation of wealth
-own means of production
-the government has no part in it
(economic ideology) : Command Ideology
-the state controls all property and production
-lack of incentive
-private property does not exist
-north korea
(economic ideology) : Socialism Ideology
-idealist command system
-all property owned by the state
-ex : venezuela under hugo
(economic ideology) : Mixed ideology
2 combined elements of government, usually command and capitalism systems
-ex : almost all
(economic ideology) : Communism
-different from socialism, more industry and technology based
-wealth is divided equally or for individual needs
-ex : china
Democratism
The people collectively, will influence the policies of government
example : Citizens will elect someone to represent them in making decisions in government
Liberalism
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.
Conservatism
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.
Authoritarianism
-Strong centralized government which emphasizes order and limits personal freedoms
-Government control over all branches of government
-Uses authority to suppres opposition
totalitarianism
-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
Facism
-Promotes nationalism, most often ethnic nationalism
-Create an “in-group” and an “out-group” based on specific characteristics
-No ideology
National Socialism
-Individuals must be obedient to the government and state officials
-Focused on inequality among people and races; strong must rule the weak
-ex: germany
Oligarchy
-ruled by a few
-generally corrupt or ruled by self-interest.
-ex : russia
Thatcher
First Female prime minister of the UK
Gorbachev
Former president of the Soviet Union, helped end the cold war.
Mao
Former chairman for the Chinese communist party, founder of the People’s Republic of China.
Khoemeni
was an Iranian Islamic politician and religious leader who served as the first Supreme Leader of Iran
Zedillo
Former President of Mexico, During his presidency, he faced one of the worst economic crises in Mexico’s history
Abubakar
is a Nigerian politician and businessman who served as the vice president of Nigeria.
