Quiz 1 Flashcards

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When the government has strong powers, but is checked by other forces

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Authoritarianism

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2
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An economic system where the means to produce wealth are privately owned and operated

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Capitalism

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3
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A restricted government that protects the rights of the people

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Constitutionalism

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4
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When the supreme power of governance belongs to the people

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Democracy

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5
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People’s belief that they can influence government and that the government listens to them

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Efficacy

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6
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When citizens believe that the exercise of power is right and proper

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Legitimacy

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7
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Freedom from government influence and the freedom to pursue happiness

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Liberty

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8
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When a member of a royal family has absolute authority

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Monarchy

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9
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When an elite few hold power

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Oligarchy

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10
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The process of deciding who benefits in society and who does not

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Politics

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11
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When individuals consent to be governed in order to have their rights protected

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Social Contract

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12
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When the government controls every aspect of citizens’ lives

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Totalitarianism

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13
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Legislatures made up of two parts (or chambers)

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Bicameral Legislature

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14
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When branches of government prevent each other from having too much power

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Checks and Balances

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15
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A union of independent states where each state retains its sovereignty

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Confederation

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16
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The body of citizens that actually elects the president and vice president

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Electoral College

17
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When the court determines if an action taken by a government/government official violates the Constitution

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Judicial Review

18
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Unicameral legislature, multi-member executive office elected by Congress, Supreme Court appointed by executive office

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New Jersey Plan

19
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States that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land

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Supremacy Clause

20
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When the president rejects a bill/law and sends it back to Congress

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Veto

21
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Three branches of government, bicameral legislature, an executive elected by Congress, separate national judiciary

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Virginia Plan