Test 7 Flashcards

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natural law

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idea that people can do whatever they want if it doesn’t infringe on other’s rights

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egalitarian

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all people are equal and deserve equal rights and oppurtunity

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muckrakers

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authors and journalists who use the media to uncover and report what they perceive as an injustice in society

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4
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social gospel

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a religious movement encouraging people to spread their wealth

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5
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social science

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study of society and the interactions of the individuals there in

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6
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technocrats

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a member of a technically skilled elite who influences or executes public policy

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7
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city managers

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unelected officials who oversee new departments and manage aspects of cities

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direct democracy

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form of government in which the people vote directly on laws and other political initiatives

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9
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recall

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removal of office based on a vote from the people

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negative government

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designed to negate actions against individual rights. restrains people.

(ex: right to privacy, right not to be killed)

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positive government

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forces people to take action to protect their rights
[govt provides services]
(ex: right to education or job)

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