A sovereign state whose citizens or subjects are relatively homogeneous in factors such as language or common descent.

The governing body of a nation, state, or community.

A system of government in which entities such as states or provinces share power with a national government.

A sovereign state governed as a single entity where the central government is supreme.

A system of government in which sovereign states delegate power to a central government for specific purposes.

A form of government with a monarch at the head.

A system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives.

A form of democracy in which people decide on policy initiatives directly.

Representative Democracy

A type of democracy founded on the principle of elected officials representing a group of people.

A form of government in which a single person or a small group wields complete and absolute authority.

A system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god.

A small group of people having control of a country or organization.

A system of government where a head of government leads an executive branch that is separate from the legislative branch.

A system of government where the executive derives its democratic legitimacy from its ability to command the confidence of the legislature.

An implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits.

Rights that are not contingent upon the laws, customs, or beliefs of a particular society or polity.

Declaration of Independence

The statement adopted by the Second Continental Congress declaring the thirteen American colonies as independent states.

Articles of Confederation

The original constitution of the US, ratified in 1781, which was replaced by the US Constitution in 1789.

A body of fundamental principles according to which a state or other organization is governed.

A preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction.

The main body of the Constitution, which establishes the framework for the United States government.

Changes or additions to a legal or statutory document.

A clause in the United States Constitution that establishes that the Constitution, federal laws, and treaties constitute the supreme law of the land.

A proposed power for the federal government to veto state laws.

The principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced.

A system of government in which entities such as states or provinces share power with a national government.

Separation of Powers/Checks and Balances

A model for the governance of a state, under which the state is divided into branches, each with separate and independent powers and areas of responsibility.

The principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people.

The liberties of each individual to pursue life and goals without interference from other individuals or the government.

The branch of government having the power to make laws.

The branch of government responsible for implementing, supporting, and enforcing the laws.

The branch of government charged with the interpretation of laws and the administration of justice.

Powers specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution.

Powers which are not written down or assigned.

The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.

The process by which seats in a legislative body are distributed among administrative divisions.

A procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote.

A committee of the United States Congress appointed by the House of Representatives and Senate to resolve disagreements on a particular bill.

The authority given by the Constitution to the Senate to ratify treaties and confirm presidential cabinet, ambassadorial, and judicial appointments.

An action such as a prolonged speech that obstructs progress in a legislative assembly.

Manipulate the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favor one party or class.

A parliamentary procedure permitted by the Standing Rules of the United States Senate which allows one or more Senators to prevent a motion from reaching a vote on the Senate floor.

Political Concepts and Systems Flashcards

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Authority

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The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

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Power

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The ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way.

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Legitimacy

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The right and acceptance of an authority, usually a governing law or a regime.

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Expertise

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Expert skill or knowledge in a particular field.

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Rewards

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Benefits given in recognition of one's service, effort, or achievement.

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Persuasion

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The action or process of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something.

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Politics

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The activities associated with the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power.

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