Political Theory Flashcards
Exams and Term Paper Resource
What is Human Nature?
A concept that describes characteristics and behaviors that all humans share.
Define Society
A group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction or a large social group sharing the same social or spacial territory.
What are Politics?
The activities of a government concerning with the governance of a country or other area
Define Government
What is Sovereignty?
What is Transnationalism?
Flows and exchanges that take place across borders.
What are bread and butter issues?
A subject or problem that affects most people’s needs and interests, such as health care, education, or employment.
What are three major current political events happening this semester?
The War in Israel and Gaza, the 2024 Election, and the Global Climate Crisis
What is political theory?
The study of the history of political thought as well as problems in contemporary political life that have a philosophical dimension.
Define Law
The system of rules that a particular country or community recognizes that regulates the actions of its members and that it may enforce by the imposition of penalties.
Define Order
Governmental Order means any applicable order, ruling, decision, verdict, decree, writ, subpoena, mandate, precept, command, directive, consent, approval, award, judgment, injunction or other similar determination or finding by, before or under the supervision of any Governmental Authority.
Define Justice
A judge or magistrate, in particular a judge of the Supreme Court of a country or state.
What are three basic human rights in the United States?
Freedom of Speech, Right to an Attorney, and the Rights to Bear Arms.
