Review of Key Concepts and Terms- #1 Flashcards
What is politics?
The practice of who gets what, when and how
What are institutions?
Rules by which conflict is resolved. Institutions are the establishments that govt uses to exercise politics. e.g. Congress, Senate, President, etc.
How can govt resolve conflict?
Govt uses institutions to resolve conflict via laws, and its legitimacy of power.
We give govt power by recognizing its power. Same for all judiciary systems. They only have power because we give them power. Of course they use jails, and police, and fines to force us into doing their bidding, but still.
What are some basic forms of government?
o Autocracy: Power is allocated to one individual
o Oligarchy: Power is held by a small group of people
o Democracy: Ruled by the people
o DIFFERENCE: Democracy is based off popular sovereignty
Describe core Democratic values.
• Popular sovereignty rests on the extent to which the process and outcomes of a political system are consistent with: political freedom, majority rule, and politcal equality.
What is Pluralism?
Having the largest vote. Not a majority vote, but a vote that has the largest gathering of support
What is a private good?
A good that you have to put in something to receive. Could be an iphone. Could be reelection. Depends.
What is a public good?
A good that everyone receives regardless of what they contributed.
What is collective action?
Collective Action is the act of getting multiple people to agree, and act upon, an issue
Sum up the basis of the Declaration of independence
It justifies our struggle for independence with a republican theory of government based on the concept of natural rights.
What were the Articles of Confederation?
It was an early form our constitution, but it gave more power to the states by instating the Second Continental Congress.
Who were the Federalists?
The Federalists called for a strong national government that promoted economic growth and fostered friendly relationships with Great Britain, as well as opposition to revolutionary France. The party controlled the federal government until 1801, when it was overwhelmed by the Republican opposition led by Thomas Jefferson.
Who were the Anti-Federalists?
Anti-Federalism refers to a movement that opposed the creation of a stronger U.S. federal government and which later opposed the ratification of the 1787 Constitution. The previous constitution, called the Articles of Confederation, gave state governments more authority. Led by Patrick Henry of Virginia, Anti-Federalists worried, among other things, that the position of president, then a novelty, might evolve into a monarchy
What was the main idea of Federalist #10?
Discussed the problems with factions
What was the main idea of Federalist #51?
Discussed the importance of checks and imbalances.
