Unit 1 chapter 1

Question 1

Limited Government

Answer 1

A political system in which there are specific restrictions placed on the government in order to protect individual rights and liberties
Examples: Separation of powers, Checks and Balances, Federalism, Republicanism

Question 2

Democracy

Answer 2

A system of gov where power is held by the people
Ex: Pluralist, Participatory, Elite

Question 3

Natural Rights

Answer 3

All people are born with it, can never give it up Ex: Life liberty and prsuite of happiness

Question 4

Social Contract

Answer 4

Written agreement between the people and gov we give up some rights then the gov protects the people. Ex: We give up the right to go 100mph the gov gives back safety

Question 5

American political culture

Answer 5

Shared sets of beliefs customs, traditions, and values that define the relationship of american people to the gov. Ex shared values and beliefs the important of liberty

Question 6

Popular Sovereignty

Answer 6

the gov it’s right to rule from the people” consent of the governed if. Ex if government breaks we have the right to change the gov. VOTING

Question 7

Republicanism

Answer 7

We elect leaders to make a decision for us. Ex limted gov

Question 8

Liberty

Answer 8

social, political, economic, and religious freedoms

Question 9

Social contract theory

Answer 9

exists to protect the people. But can be changed by the people.

Question 10

Participatory Democracy

Answer 10

A theory that widespread political participation by people is essential for democratic gov. People In Control

Question 11

Pluralist Democratic

Answer 11

A theory of democracy that emphasizes the role of groups in the policy making process . Groups of People control

Question 12

Elitist Democratic

Answer 12

A theory of democracy that the elites have disproportionate amount of influence in the policy making process. Rich People