Test 7 Flashcards
natural law
idea that people can do whatever they want if it doesn’t infringe on other’s rights
egalitarian
all people are equal and deserve equal rights and oppurtunity
muckrakers
authors and journalists who use the media to uncover and report what they perceive as an injustice in society
social gospel
a religious movement encouraging people to spread their wealth
social science
study of society and the interactions of the individuals there in
technocrats
a member of a technically skilled elite who influences or executes public policy
city managers
unelected officials who oversee new departments and manage aspects of cities
direct democracy
form of government in which the people vote directly on laws and other political initiatives
recall
removal of office based on a vote from the people
negative government
designed to negate actions against individual rights. restrains people.
(ex: right to privacy, right not to be killed)
positive government
forces people to take action to protect their rights
[govt provides services]
(ex: right to education or job)