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Unit 1 Vocab Flashcards

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What does radical mean?

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Radial: Change or brand new, such as new political electives, new legislation, everything from scratch. Often regrets political or economic traditions of the past.

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What does reactionary mean?

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Reactionary: change, idealizes the things of the past and accepts economic inequality.

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What does Liberalism mean?

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An society based on freedom.

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What does collectivism mean?

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Collectivism: individuals or people working together to achieve a common goal or “common good”.

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What does individualism mean?

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Individualism: An habit of being independent and self-reliant; characterized by pursuit of one’s own goals.

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What does the acronym P.R.I.N.C.ES stand for?

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P.ublic Property
R. responsibilities
I. nterest in common
N. orms that are shared
C. o-operation
E. conomic equality
S. tability or security

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What does P.R.I.C.E acronym stand for?

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P. rivate property
R. ule of Law
I. ndividual rights
C. ompetition
E. conomic freedom
S. Self interest

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What are the characteristics of ideologies?

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Nature of human beings
Structure of society
Interpretations of history
Visions of the future

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What does ideology mean?

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An organized collection of ideals that form a comprehensive belief system or worldview.

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Who is the father of capitalism?

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Adam Smith

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Who is the figurative father of Liberalism?

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John Locke

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What ideology is Liberalism based on?

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Individualistic ideology

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On the political/economic spectrum where would collectivism be?

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On the left

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On the political/economic spectrum where would individualism be?

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On the right

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Competition would be based on what ideology?

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Individualism

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“Common good” would be based on what ideology?

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Collectivism

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Cooperation would be based on that ideology?

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Collectivism

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Personal autonomy would be based on what ideology?

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Individualism

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Self-reliance would be based on what ideology?

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Individualism

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What does the acronym P.E.A C.C.C stand for?

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P. Public property
E. Economic equality
A. adherence to collective norms

C. Co-operation
C. Collective interest
C. Collective responsibility

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Where would Liberalism be on the political/economic spectrum?

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On the right

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What is the economic/political spectrum measure?

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The extent of government intervention in an society to provide an effective stable economy.

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What to do individuals on the left side of the spectrum advocate?

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Left wing ideologies often prioritize equality, social justice, and assistance marginalized or disadvantaged groups. In Favour of government intervention, provide social services,(Collective approach to society as everyone helps - common good)

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What do individuals on the right side of the spectrum advocate?

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Less government intervention, individual interest, free markets, lower taxes, Laissez-faire, competition, free enterprise, private ownership

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What does private property mean?

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Material possessions including land, that are owned by an individual or group.

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What does rule of law mean?

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Everyone is subjected to the law, no one’s above it.

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What does individual rights and freedoms mean?

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Every one is privileged to an right and freedoms(The charter)

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What does competition mean?

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An incentive for individuals and groups to work harder and efficiently.

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What does economic freedom mean?

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People have the freedom to buy,sell,distribute things as much as they want, etc( individuals can act freely as consumers/producers in a economic system

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What does self-interest mean?

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Seeking to satisfy one’s own needs

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Define the “Common good”?

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The “common good” refers to the overall well-being and interests of the general public or society as a whole.

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Which philosopher was responsible for creating the “Social contract”?

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Thomas Hobbes

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Which philosopher was responsible for creating the book, “Leviathan”?

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Thomas Hobbes

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Who believed human beings are naturally selfish and greedy, and need government to maintain order?

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Thomas Hobbes

35
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What’s another word for “thinkers”?

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Humanist

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Which philosopher was in favour of an absolute monarchy?

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Thomas Hobbes - he believed that an absolute monarchy was justified because they can maintain order in society.

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Which philosopher believed in a representative government?

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John Locke - believed that people should have the right to choose the government that best represents them and their rights and freedoms

38
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Which philosopher believed that they had to sacrifice their rights for their guaranteed security?

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Thomas Hobbes

39
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Which philosopher believed that people were born as a blank slate, and they learn everything about right and wrong?

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John Locke - more sympathetic towards the human race believed that everyone’s rights must be respected,

40
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Which philosopher believed that political authority should come from the people?

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John Locke

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Who made this statement “Government has no other end but the preservation of property.”?

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John Locke - believing that the government only responsibility was to ensure those individuals rights if they abuse their authority, they loose the right to rule.

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Who wrote the essay concerning Human understanding?

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John Locke

43
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Which philosopher was a big advocate of women’s rights and ending salvery?

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John Stuart Mill - representative government

44
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Who wrote the book “On Liberty”?

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John Stuart Mill

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Who believed that every human being has the right to act as he or she pleases so long as the actions do not harm others (the harm principle)?

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John Stuart Mill

46
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Who created the invisible hand theory?

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Adam smith

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Which philosopher believed that human beings were greedy and only want e money to benefit themselves?

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Adam smith

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Who created the book “Wealth of Nations”?

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Adam Smith - outlined modern day economics and philosophy on human nature

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Which economic system did Adam Smith believe best fit with universal natural laws?

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Free market capitalism

50
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Who was the philosopher they started saying the name of the Social contract theory?

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Jean jaccques Rousseau

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What is the name of Adam Smith’s most important book, in which he outlined many modern economic theories?

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The wealth of nations

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What does free market mean?

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An economy that operates without the intervention of the government. Relies on the choices of the people to make ration decisions based on their own self interest.

53
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What was John Stuart mill view towards human nature?

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Big advocate for human making decision on their own. Believe of individual rights and freedoms.

54
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What does the term “laissez-faire mean?

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Leave people alone to do as they please

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Who was the first philosopher to come up with a definition for free market economy?

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Adam smith

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Who insisted that individual self-interest in a free-market would lead to a stronger economy and would there benefit people in society?

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Adam smith

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Which philosopher advocated the governments role should be limited to maintain rule of law?

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Adam smith

58
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Which philosopher believe that humanity is naturally free and equal in principle: “Man is born; and everyone he is in chains?

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Jean Jacques Rousseau

59
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What was Jean Jacques Rousseau view towards government intervention?

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He felt citizens should make laws directly. Rousseau believed that if this were achieved, people could enjoy a level of freedom.

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Where does the concept of “left” and “right” political ideologies originate?

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The seating arrangements in France’s National Assembly during the French Revolution.

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Which of the following economic systems employ a significant combination of concepts from both collectivist and individualist ideologies?

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Mixed economy - Only the mixed economy would employ a significant amount of both collectivist and individualist concepts. The market, lasses-faire and welfare state economy would emphasize concepts from collectivism or individualism.

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Which of the following political systems is least likely to place value on the rule of law?

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Anarchy

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