Unit 4 Lesson 37 Flashcards
Bourgeois
Typical of the social middle class; characterized by selfish concern of material comfort and for property values
Anarchy
The complete absence of government; political disorder and violence; disorder in any sphere of activity
Bureaucracy
A system that rigidly adheres to rules, forms and routines
Demagogue
A leader who obtains power by means of impassioned appeals to the emotions and prejudices of the populaces
Ethos
The disposition, character or attitude that distinguishes a particular group, epoch or region
Gerrymander
To divide an area into voting districts to give unfair advantage to one party in an election
Imperialism
The policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over countries or of acquiring and holding colonies and dependencies
Machiavellian
Acting in accordance with the principles of government in which political expediency is placed above morality; subtly or unscrupulously cunning or deceptive
Martial
Inclined or disposed to war; brave; warlike
Muckraker
One who searches for and exposed real or alleged corruption and scandal
Partisan
An adherent or supporter of a person, party or cause; a member of an irregular troop engaged in harassing an enemy
Reactionary
A person who favors political conservatism or extreme rightism
Schism
A separation or division into factions
Suffrage
The right to vote; a vote given in favor of a proposed measure or candidate
Totalitarian
Of or pertaining to a centralized government in which those in control grant neither recognition nor toleration to parties of differing opinions