A widespread disease affecting many people over a large area (e.g., COVID-19).

A government controlled by one person or group with all the power.

A government led by a king or queen, with power passed down through family.

A government controlled by an individual or group who gain power by force.

A dictatorship where the government controls all aspects of life, including economy and ideas.

A government where the people hold the power, usually through voting.

A system where the government controls all property and resources.

Key Political Processes: Initiative

A process where citizens propose a new law.

Key Political Processes: Referendum

A process where voters approve or reject laws made by the government.

Types of Democracies: Republic

A democracy where people elect representatives to make decisions.

Types of Democracies: Constitutional Republic

A republic that follows written laws (like the U.S. Constitution).

Important Documents: Magna Carta

A document that introduced the idea of limited government.

Important Documents: Bill of Rights

A list of freedoms, including free speech and the right to express opinions.

Political Terms: Political Culture

A set of ideas and values about government and politics in a society.

Political Terms: Liberty

Freedom to act, speak, and think as long as it doesn’t harm others.

Political Terms: Equality

The idea that everyone should be treated the same and have the same opportunities.

Political Terms: Natural Rights

The rights to life, liberty, and property (according to John Locke).

Economic Systems: Capitalism

An economic system where people can own businesses and make profits.

Economic Systems: Free Enterprise System

A system where people can create businesses and make money with little government interference.

Political Ideologies: Partisanship

Strong loyalty to a political party and its ideas.

The belief that different cultures in society should be protected and respected.

A belief that government should have a limited role in economic and social issues.

A belief in government intervention to help people and protect civil rights.

Someone who doesn't strongly support either liberalism or conservatism.

An economic system where the community's welfare is prioritized over profits.

An ideology that opposes government control of the economy and people's personal lives.

Says rulers get their power from God.

Social Contract Theory

People agree to follow laws in exchange for protection and safety.

Authoritarian Government

Has one leader or small group with all the power.

An initiative is when citizens propose a new law.

A referendum is when citizens vote on a law proposed by the government.

Political ideology is a set of beliefs about government and politics.

Political culture is the shared values and beliefs about government in a society.

Liberty is the freedom to make choices and live as you want.

Equality means everyone is treated the same and has the same opportunities.

Characteristics of a State

Population, Territory, Government, Sovereignty

Purposes of Government

Protect people and property, make laws, provide services like schools and roads.

Differences between autocracy, democracy, monarchy, and republic

- Autocracy: One person has total control. - Democracy: People have power through voting. - Monarchy: A king or queen rules, often passed down through family. - Republic: People elect representatives to make decisions for them.

Reason Framers favored representative democracy over direct democracy

The Framers wanted a system where elected officials could make decisions for the people, to avoid chaos and manage a large country better.

Influences of the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights

- The Magna Carta introduced the idea that the king’s power should be limited. - The English Bill of Rights helped set the foundation for individual rights and freedoms.

Relationship between limited government and representative government

- Limited government: Government has restricted power to protect individual rights. - Representative government: Citizens elect officials to make decisions for them while still protecting their rights.

Examples of situations when individuals’ rights are restricted for the public good.

During wars, people’s rights may be limited (e.g., free speech) to protect national security.

Definition of political culture.

Political culture is the shared beliefs, values, and attitudes about government and politics in a country or community.

Fundamental beliefs of conservatism today.

Conservatives believe in limited government, traditional values, and a free-market economy. They emphasize personal responsibility and order.

Government and Politics Concepts Flashcards

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Government

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The people and groups that make and enforce rules in society.

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Politics

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Activities aimed at resolving conflicts and distributing resources in society.

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Resolve Conflicts

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Governments settle disputes and manage conflicts between people or groups.

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Public Services

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Governments provide services like water, electricity, and roads, which individuals can't do on their own.

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Defend the Country

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Governments protect people from attacks and threats.

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Authority

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The right to use power in a legitimate way.

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Sovereignty

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The power of a state or nation to govern itself without interference.

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