AP US GOV Ch. 1
List Five functions that all national governments perform
Maintain a national defense, provide public services, preserve order, socialize the young, collect taxes
Maintain a national defense, create law, preserve taxes, provide policy making system, socialize the old
Maintain government, provide public goods, preserve representation, socialize the young, collect taxes
Maintain military, provide liberty, preserve individualism, socialize the young, provide democracy
Which answers describe how a policy system work?
People, linkage institutions, policy making institution, policy agenda, policy, people
People, policy making institution, policy, policy agenda, linkage institutions, people
People, policy agenda, policy making institutions, policy, linkage institutions, people
People, linkage institutions, policy agenda, policy making institutions, policy, people
List four key linkage institutions in a democratic society.
Elections, political parties, policy making system, media
Elections, political parties, interest groups, media
Elections, government, policy making system, media
Elections, political participation, media , interest groups
How does a government's policy agenda changes?
Changes by responding more to the topic that effects the people's liberty
Changes by responding more to societal failures than successes
Changes by responding more to societal successes than failures
Changes by responding to majority rule
List four major policy making institutions in the US.
Presidency, political scientists, courts, congress
Congress, presidency, courts, bureaucracy
Courts, presidency policy making system, political scientists
Political scientists, politics, policy agenda, congress
What are the five cornerstones of an ideal democracy?
Effective participation, public goods, equality in voting, policy agenda, inclusion
Equality in voting, effective participation, enlightened understanding, linkage institution, citizen control of the agenda
Inclusion, effective participation, enlightened understanding, citizen control of the agenda, equality invoting
Equality in voting, egalitarianism, political participation, democracy, representative democracy
What are the five elements of the American creed according to Seymour Martin Lipset?
Liberty, laissez-faire, linkage institution, populism, egalitarianism
Liberty, populism, democracy, representation, laissez-fiare
Liberty, populism, laissez-faire, egalitarianism, individualism
Liberty, single-issued group, laissez-faire, individualism, linkage institutions
What is culture war?
An intense commitment to a candidate, a group, or an ideology that sets people in multiple groups definitively relative from people in another group
An intense commitment to a candidate, a culture, or an ideology that sets people to rebel the government and other groups
An intense commitment to a candidate, a society, or a theory that sets people in one group definitively together from the government
An intense commitment to a candidate, a culture, or an ideology that sets people in one group definitively apart from people in another, rival group
What are four major challenges facing American democracy?
Lack of public participation, limited participation in government, direct democracy, political culture
Increase in political interests, policy making institutions, political participation, democracy
Diverse political interests, limited participation in government, escalating campaign costs, increased technical expertise
Increased technical expertise, limited participation in government, public participation, linkage institutions
Democracy
A condition that occurs when no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy; the result is that nothing may get done
The sum total of the value of all the goods and services produced in a nation
The institutions and processes through which public policies are made for a society
A belief in the power of regular people, and their right to control over their government rather than a small group of political insiders or a wealthy elite
All the activities used by citizens to influence the selection of political leaders or the policies they pursue
Clean air and clean water that everyone must share
A fundamental principle of traditional democratic theory. In a democracy, choosing among alternatives requires that the their desire to be respected
A basic principle of traditional democratic theory that describes the relationship between the few leaders and the many followers
The belief that people can and should get ahead on their own
The process by which we select our governmental leaders and what policies these leaders pursue. Produces authoritative decisions about public issues
A system of selecting policymakers and of organizing government so that policy represents and responds to the public's preferences
People vote for representatives who then enact policy initiatives
A choice that government makes in response to a political issue
Promote free markets and limited government; a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering
This occurs when it arises when people disagree about a problem and how to fix it
A theory of government and politics emphasizing that politics is mainly a competition among groups, each one pressing for its own preferred policies
An overall set of values widely shared within a society
A principle of traditional democratic theory that guarantees rights to those who do not belong to this group and allows that they might join majorities through persuasion and reasoned argument
The branches of government charged with taking action on political issues. congress, presidency, courts, and political scientist
The general public votes for representatives, who would then make laws on their behalf
Groups that have a narrow interest, tend to dislike compromise and often draw membership from people new to politics
Freedom of speech and religion; life and the pursuit of happiness
A theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong that government is weakened
The process by which policy comes into being and evolves overtime. People's interests, problems, and concerns create political issues. These issue shape policy which in turn impacts people, generating more interests, problems, and concerns
The political channels through which people's concerns become political issues on the policy agenda
The issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and other people actually involved in politics at any given point in time
Relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
Politics
A condition that occurs when no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy; the result is that nothing may get done
The sum total of the value of all the goods and services produced in a nation
The institutions and processes through which public policies are made for a society
A belief in the power of regular people, and their right to control over their government rather than a small group of political insiders or a wealthy elite
All the activities used by citizens to influence the selection of political leaders or the policies they pursue
Clean air and clean water that everyone must share
A fundamental principle of traditional democratic theory. In a democracy, choosing among alternatives requires that the their desire to be respected
A basic principle of traditional democratic theory that describes the relationship between the few leaders and the many followers
The belief that people can and should get ahead on their own
The process by which we select our governmental leaders and what policies these leaders pursue. Produces authoritative decisions about public issues
A system of selecting policymakers and of organizing government so that policy represents and responds to the public's preferences
People vote for representatives who then enact policy initiatives
A choice that government makes in response to a political issue
Promote free markets and limited government; a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering
This occurs when it arises when people disagree about a problem and how to fix it
A theory of government and politics emphasizing that politics is mainly a competition among groups, each one pressing for its own preferred policies
An overall set of values widely shared within a society
A principle of traditional democratic theory that guarantees rights to those who do not belong to this group and allows that they might join majorities through persuasion and reasoned argument
The branches of government charged with taking action on political issues. congress, presidency, courts, and political scientist
The general public votes for representatives, who would then make laws on their behalf
Groups that have a narrow interest, tend to dislike compromise and often draw membership from people new to politics
Freedom of speech and religion; life and the pursuit of happiness
A theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong that government is weakened
The process by which policy comes into being and evolves overtime. People's interests, problems, and concerns create political issues. These issue shape policy which in turn impacts people, generating more interests, problems, and concerns
The political channels through which people's concerns become political issues on the policy agenda
The issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and other people actually involved in politics at any given point in time
Relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
Hyperpluralism
A condition that occurs when no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy; the result is that nothing may get done
The sum total of the value of all the goods and services produced in a nation
The institutions and processes through which public policies are made for a society
A belief in the power of regular people, and their right to control over their government rather than a small group of political insiders or a wealthy elite
All the activities used by citizens to influence the selection of political leaders or the policies they pursue
Clean air and clean water that everyone must share
A fundamental principle of traditional democratic theory. In a democracy, choosing among alternatives requires that the their desire to be respected
A basic principle of traditional democratic theory that describes the relationship between the few leaders and the many followers
The belief that people can and should get ahead on their own
The process by which we select our governmental leaders and what policies these leaders pursue. Produces authoritative decisions about public issues
A system of selecting policymakers and of organizing government so that policy represents and responds to the public's preferences
People vote for representatives who then enact policy initiatives
A choice that government makes in response to a political issue
Promote free markets and limited government; a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering
This occurs when it arises when people disagree about a problem and how to fix it
A theory of government and politics emphasizing that politics is mainly a competition among groups, each one pressing for its own preferred policies
An overall set of values widely shared within a society
A principle of traditional democratic theory that guarantees rights to those who do not belong to this group and allows that they might join majorities through persuasion and reasoned argument
The branches of government charged with taking action on political issues. congress, presidency, courts, and political scientist
The general public votes for representatives, who would then make laws on their behalf
Groups that have a narrow interest, tend to dislike compromise and often draw membership from people new to politics
Freedom of speech and religion; life and the pursuit of happiness
A theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong that government is weakened
The process by which policy comes into being and evolves overtime. People's interests, problems, and concerns create political issues. These issue shape policy which in turn impacts people, generating more interests, problems, and concerns
The political channels through which people's concerns become political issues on the policy agenda
The issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and other people actually involved in politics at any given point in time
Relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
Policy agenda
A condition that occurs when no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy; the result is that nothing may get done
The sum total of the value of all the goods and services produced in a nation
The institutions and processes through which public policies are made for a society
A belief in the power of regular people, and their right to control over their government rather than a small group of political insiders or a wealthy elite
All the activities used by citizens to influence the selection of political leaders or the policies they pursue
Clean air and clean water that everyone must share
A fundamental principle of traditional democratic theory. In a democracy, choosing among alternatives requires that the their desire to be respected
A basic principle of traditional democratic theory that describes the relationship between the few leaders and the many followers
The belief that people can and should get ahead on their own
The process by which we select our governmental leaders and what policies these leaders pursue. Produces authoritative decisions about public issues
A system of selecting policymakers and of organizing government so that policy represents and responds to the public's preferences
People vote for representatives who then enact policy initiatives
A choice that government makes in response to a political issue
Promote free markets and limited government; a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering
This occurs when it arises when people disagree about a problem and how to fix it
A theory of government and politics emphasizing that politics is mainly a competition among groups, each one pressing for its own preferred policies
An overall set of values widely shared within a society
A principle of traditional democratic theory that guarantees rights to those who do not belong to this group and allows that they might join majorities through persuasion and reasoned argument
The branches of government charged with taking action on political issues. congress, presidency, courts, and political scientist
The general public votes for representatives, who would then make laws on their behalf
Groups that have a narrow interest, tend to dislike compromise and often draw membership from people new to politics
Freedom of speech and religion; life and the pursuit of happiness
A theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong that government is weakened
The process by which policy comes into being and evolves overtime. People's interests, problems, and concerns create political issues. These issue shape policy which in turn impacts people, generating more interests, problems, and concerns
The political channels through which people's concerns become political issues on the policy agenda
The issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and other people actually involved in politics at any given point in time
Relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
Liberty
A condition that occurs when no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy; the result is that nothing may get done
The sum total of the value of all the goods and services produced in a nation
The institutions and processes through which public policies are made for a society
A belief in the power of regular people, and their right to control over their government rather than a small group of political insiders or a wealthy elite
All the activities used by citizens to influence the selection of political leaders or the policies they pursue
Clean air and clean water that everyone must share
A fundamental principle of traditional democratic theory. In a democracy, choosing among alternatives requires that the their desire to be respected
A basic principle of traditional democratic theory that describes the relationship between the few leaders and the many followers
The belief that people can and should get ahead on their own
The process by which we select our governmental leaders and what policies these leaders pursue. Produces authoritative decisions about public issues
A system of selecting policymakers and of organizing government so that policy represents and responds to the public's preferences
People vote for representatives who then enact policy initiatives
A choice that government makes in response to a political issue
Promote free markets and limited government; a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering
This occurs when it arises when people disagree about a problem and how to fix it
A theory of government and politics emphasizing that politics is mainly a competition among groups, each one pressing for its own preferred policies
An overall set of values widely shared within a society
A principle of traditional democratic theory that guarantees rights to those who do not belong to this group and allows that they might join majorities through persuasion and reasoned argument
The branches of government charged with taking action on political issues. congress, presidency, courts, and political scientist
The general public votes for representatives, who would then make laws on their behalf
Groups that have a narrow interest, tend to dislike compromise and often draw membership from people new to politics
Freedom of speech and religion; life and the pursuit of happiness
A theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong that government is weakened
The process by which policy comes into being and evolves overtime. People's interests, problems, and concerns create political issues. These issue shape policy which in turn impacts people, generating more interests, problems, and concerns
The political channels through which people's concerns become political issues on the policy agenda
The issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and other people actually involved in politics at any given point in time
Relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
Representation
A condition that occurs when no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy; the result is that nothing may get done
The sum total of the value of all the goods and services produced in a nation
The institutions and processes through which public policies are made for a society
A belief in the power of regular people, and their right to control over their government rather than a small group of political insiders or a wealthy elite
All the activities used by citizens to influence the selection of political leaders or the policies they pursue
Clean air and clean water that everyone must share
A fundamental principle of traditional democratic theory. In a democracy, choosing among alternatives requires that the their desire to be respected
A basic principle of traditional democratic theory that describes the relationship between the few leaders and the many followers
The belief that people can and should get ahead on their own
The process by which we select our governmental leaders and what policies these leaders pursue. Produces authoritative decisions about public issues
A system of selecting policymakers and of organizing government so that policy represents and responds to the public's preferences
People vote for representatives who then enact policy initiatives
A choice that government makes in response to a political issue
Promote free markets and limited government; a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering
This occurs when it arises when people disagree about a problem and how to fix it
A theory of government and politics emphasizing that politics is mainly a competition among groups, each one pressing for its own preferred policies
An overall set of values widely shared within a society
A principle of traditional democratic theory that guarantees rights to those who do not belong to this group and allows that they might join majorities through persuasion and reasoned argument
The branches of government charged with taking action on political issues. congress, presidency, courts, and political scientist
The general public votes for representatives, who would then make laws on their behalf
Groups that have a narrow interest, tend to dislike compromise and often draw membership from people new to politics
Freedom of speech and religion; life and the pursuit of happiness
A theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong that government is weakened
The process by which policy comes into being and evolves overtime. People's interests, problems, and concerns create political issues. These issue shape policy which in turn impacts people, generating more interests, problems, and concerns
The political channels through which people's concerns become political issues on the policy agenda
The issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and other people actually involved in politics at any given point in time
Relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
Gross domestic product
A condition that occurs when no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy; the result is that nothing may get done
The sum total of the value of all the goods and services produced in a nation
The institutions and processes through which public policies are made for a society
A belief in the power of regular people, and their right to control over their government rather than a small group of political insiders or a wealthy elite
All the activities used by citizens to influence the selection of political leaders or the policies they pursue
Clean air and clean water that everyone must share
A fundamental principle of traditional democratic theory. In a democracy, choosing among alternatives requires that the their desire to be respected
A basic principle of traditional democratic theory that describes the relationship between the few leaders and the many followers
The belief that people can and should get ahead on their own
The process by which we select our governmental leaders and what policies these leaders pursue. Produces authoritative decisions about public issues
A system of selecting policymakers and of organizing government so that policy represents and responds to the public's preferences
People vote for representatives who then enact policy initiatives
A choice that government makes in response to a political issue
Promote free markets and limited government; a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering
This occurs when it arises when people disagree about a problem and how to fix it
A theory of government and politics emphasizing that politics is mainly a competition among groups, each one pressing for its own preferred policies
An overall set of values widely shared within a society
A principle of traditional democratic theory that guarantees rights to those who do not belong to this group and allows that they might join majorities through persuasion and reasoned argument
The branches of government charged with taking action on political issues. congress, presidency, courts, and political scientist
The general public votes for representatives, who would then make laws on their behalf
Groups that have a narrow interest, tend to dislike compromise and often draw membership from people new to politics
Freedom of speech and religion; life and the pursuit of happiness
A theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong that government is weakened
The process by which policy comes into being and evolves overtime. People's interests, problems, and concerns create political issues. These issue shape policy which in turn impacts people, generating more interests, problems, and concerns
The political channels through which people's concerns become political issues on the policy agenda
The issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and other people actually involved in politics at any given point in time
Relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
Government
A condition that occurs when no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy; the result is that nothing may get done
The sum total of the value of all the goods and services produced in a nation
The institutions and processes through which public policies are made for a society
A belief in the power of regular people, and their right to control over their government rather than a small group of political insiders or a wealthy elite
All the activities used by citizens to influence the selection of political leaders or the policies they pursue
Clean air and clean water that everyone must share
A fundamental principle of traditional democratic theory. In a democracy, choosing among alternatives requires that the their desire to be respected
A basic principle of traditional democratic theory that describes the relationship between the few leaders and the many followers
The belief that people can and should get ahead on their own
The process by which we select our governmental leaders and what policies these leaders pursue. Produces authoritative decisions about public issues
A system of selecting policymakers and of organizing government so that policy represents and responds to the public's preferences
People vote for representatives who then enact policy initiatives
A choice that government makes in response to a political issue
Promote free markets and limited government; a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering
This occurs when it arises when people disagree about a problem and how to fix it
A theory of government and politics emphasizing that politics is mainly a competition among groups, each one pressing for its own preferred policies
An overall set of values widely shared within a society
A principle of traditional democratic theory that guarantees rights to those who do not belong to this group and allows that they might join majorities through persuasion and reasoned argument
The branches of government charged with taking action on political issues. congress, presidency, courts, and political scientist
The general public votes for representatives, who would then make laws on their behalf
Groups that have a narrow interest, tend to dislike compromise and often draw membership from people new to politics
Freedom of speech and religion; life and the pursuit of happiness
A theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong that government is weakened
The process by which policy comes into being and evolves overtime. People's interests, problems, and concerns create political issues. These issue shape policy which in turn impacts people, generating more interests, problems, and concerns
The political channels through which people's concerns become political issues on the policy agenda
The issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and other people actually involved in politics at any given point in time
Relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
Policy gridlock
A condition that occurs when no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy; the result is that nothing may get done
The sum total of the value of all the goods and services produced in a nation
The institutions and processes through which public policies are made for a society
A belief in the power of regular people, and their right to control over their government rather than a small group of political insiders or a wealthy elite
All the activities used by citizens to influence the selection of political leaders or the policies they pursue
Clean air and clean water that everyone must share
A fundamental principle of traditional democratic theory. In a democracy, choosing among alternatives requires that the their desire to be respected
A basic principle of traditional democratic theory that describes the relationship between the few leaders and the many followers
The belief that people can and should get ahead on their own
The process by which we select our governmental leaders and what policies these leaders pursue. Produces authoritative decisions about public issues
A system of selecting policymakers and of organizing government so that policy represents and responds to the public's preferences
People vote for representatives who then enact policy initiatives
A choice that government makes in response to a political issue
Promote free markets and limited government; a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering
This occurs when it arises when people disagree about a problem and how to fix it
A theory of government and politics emphasizing that politics is mainly a competition among groups, each one pressing for its own preferred policies
An overall set of values widely shared within a society
A principle of traditional democratic theory that guarantees rights to those who do not belong to this group and allows that they might join majorities through persuasion and reasoned argument
The branches of government charged with taking action on political issues. congress, presidency, courts, and political scientist
The general public votes for representatives, who would then make laws on their behalf
Groups that have a narrow interest, tend to dislike compromise and often draw membership from people new to politics
Freedom of speech and religion; life and the pursuit of happiness
A theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong that government is weakened
The process by which policy comes into being and evolves overtime. People's interests, problems, and concerns create political issues. These issue shape policy which in turn impacts people, generating more interests, problems, and concerns
The political channels through which people's concerns become political issues on the policy agenda
The issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and other people actually involved in politics at any given point in time
Relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
Political culture
A condition that occurs when no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy; the result is that nothing may get done
The sum total of the value of all the goods and services produced in a nation
The institutions and processes through which public policies are made for a society
A belief in the power of regular people, and their right to control over their government rather than a small group of political insiders or a wealthy elite
All the activities used by citizens to influence the selection of political leaders or the policies they pursue
Clean air and clean water that everyone must share
A fundamental principle of traditional democratic theory. In a democracy, choosing among alternatives requires that the their desire to be respected
A basic principle of traditional democratic theory that describes the relationship between the few leaders and the many followers
The belief that people can and should get ahead on their own
The process by which we select our governmental leaders and what policies these leaders pursue. Produces authoritative decisions about public issues
A system of selecting policymakers and of organizing government so that policy represents and responds to the public's preferences
People vote for representatives who then enact policy initiatives
A choice that government makes in response to a political issue
Promote free markets and limited government; a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering
This occurs when it arises when people disagree about a problem and how to fix it
A theory of government and politics emphasizing that politics is mainly a competition among groups, each one pressing for its own preferred policies
An overall set of values widely shared within a society
A principle of traditional democratic theory that guarantees rights to those who do not belong to this group and allows that they might join majorities through persuasion and reasoned argument
The branches of government charged with taking action on political issues. congress, presidency, courts, and political scientist
The general public votes for representatives, who would then make laws on their behalf
Groups that have a narrow interest, tend to dislike compromise and often draw membership from people new to politics
Freedom of speech and religion; life and the pursuit of happiness
A theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong that government is weakened
The process by which policy comes into being and evolves overtime. People's interests, problems, and concerns create political issues. These issue shape policy which in turn impacts people, generating more interests, problems, and concerns
The political channels through which people's concerns become political issues on the policy agenda
The issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and other people actually involved in politics at any given point in time
Relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
Populism
A condition that occurs when no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy; the result is that nothing may get done
The sum total of the value of all the goods and services produced in a nation
The institutions and processes through which public policies are made for a society
A belief in the power of regular people, and their right to control over their government rather than a small group of political insiders or a wealthy elite
All the activities used by citizens to influence the selection of political leaders or the policies they pursue
Clean air and clean water that everyone must share
A fundamental principle of traditional democratic theory. In a democracy, choosing among alternatives requires that the their desire to be respected
A basic principle of traditional democratic theory that describes the relationship between the few leaders and the many followers
The belief that people can and should get ahead on their own
The process by which we select our governmental leaders and what policies these leaders pursue. Produces authoritative decisions about public issues
A system of selecting policymakers and of organizing government so that policy represents and responds to the public's preferences
People vote for representatives who then enact policy initiatives
A choice that government makes in response to a political issue
Promote free markets and limited government; a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering
This occurs when it arises when people disagree about a problem and how to fix it
A theory of government and politics emphasizing that politics is mainly a competition among groups, each one pressing for its own preferred policies
An overall set of values widely shared within a society
A principle of traditional democratic theory that guarantees rights to those who do not belong to this group and allows that they might join majorities through persuasion and reasoned argument
The branches of government charged with taking action on political issues. congress, presidency, courts, and political scientist
The general public votes for representatives, who would then make laws on their behalf
Groups that have a narrow interest, tend to dislike compromise and often draw membership from people new to politics
Freedom of speech and religion; life and the pursuit of happiness
A theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong that government is weakened
The process by which policy comes into being and evolves overtime. People's interests, problems, and concerns create political issues. These issue shape policy which in turn impacts people, generating more interests, problems, and concerns
The political channels through which people's concerns become political issues on the policy agenda
The issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and other people actually involved in politics at any given point in time
Relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
Linkage institutions
A condition that occurs when no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy; the result is that nothing may get done
The sum total of the value of all the goods and services produced in a nation
The institutions and processes through which public policies are made for a society
A belief in the power of regular people, and their right to control over their government rather than a small group of political insiders or a wealthy elite
All the activities used by citizens to influence the selection of political leaders or the policies they pursue
Clean air and clean water that everyone must share
A fundamental principle of traditional democratic theory. In a democracy, choosing among alternatives requires that the their desire to be respected
A basic principle of traditional democratic theory that describes the relationship between the few leaders and the many followers
The belief that people can and should get ahead on their own
The process by which we select our governmental leaders and what policies these leaders pursue. Produces authoritative decisions about public issues
A system of selecting policymakers and of organizing government so that policy represents and responds to the public's preferences
People vote for representatives who then enact policy initiatives
A choice that government makes in response to a political issue
Promote free markets and limited government; a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering
This occurs when it arises when people disagree about a problem and how to fix it
A theory of government and politics emphasizing that politics is mainly a competition among groups, each one pressing for its own preferred policies
An overall set of values widely shared within a society
A principle of traditional democratic theory that guarantees rights to those who do not belong to this group and allows that they might join majorities through persuasion and reasoned argument
The branches of government charged with taking action on political issues. congress, presidency, courts, and political scientist
The general public votes for representatives, who would then make laws on their behalf
Groups that have a narrow interest, tend to dislike compromise and often draw membership from people new to politics
Freedom of speech and religion; life and the pursuit of happiness
A theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong that government is weakened
The process by which policy comes into being and evolves overtime. People's interests, problems, and concerns create political issues. These issue shape policy which in turn impacts people, generating more interests, problems, and concerns
The political channels through which people's concerns become political issues on the policy agenda
The issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and other people actually involved in politics at any given point in time
Relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
Direct democracy
A condition that occurs when no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy; the result is that nothing may get done
The sum total of the value of all the goods and services produced in a nation
The institutions and processes through which public policies are made for a society
A belief in the power of regular people, and their right to control over their government rather than a small group of political insiders or a wealthy elite
All the activities used by citizens to influence the selection of political leaders or the policies they pursue
Clean air and clean water that everyone must share
A fundamental principle of traditional democratic theory. In a democracy, choosing among alternatives requires that the their desire to be respected
A basic principle of traditional democratic theory that describes the relationship between the few leaders and the many followers
The belief that people can and should get ahead on their own
The process by which we select our governmental leaders and what policies these leaders pursue. Produces authoritative decisions about public issues
A system of selecting policymakers and of organizing government so that policy represents and responds to the public's preferences
People vote for representatives who then enact policy initiatives
A choice that government makes in response to a political issue
Promote free markets and limited government; a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering
This occurs when it arises when people disagree about a problem and how to fix it
A theory of government and politics emphasizing that politics is mainly a competition among groups, each one pressing for its own preferred policies
An overall set of values widely shared within a society
A principle of traditional democratic theory that guarantees rights to those who do not belong to this group and allows that they might join majorities through persuasion and reasoned argument
The branches of government charged with taking action on political issues. congress, presidency, courts, and political scientist
The general public votes for representatives, who would then make laws on their behalf
Groups that have a narrow interest, tend to dislike compromise and often draw membership from people new to politics
Freedom of speech and religion; life and the pursuit of happiness
A theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong that government is weakened
The process by which policy comes into being and evolves overtime. People's interests, problems, and concerns create political issues. These issue shape policy which in turn impacts people, generating more interests, problems, and concerns
The political channels through which people's concerns become political issues on the policy agenda
The issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and other people actually involved in politics at any given point in time
Relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
Public policy
A condition that occurs when no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy; the result is that nothing may get done
The sum total of the value of all the goods and services produced in a nation
The institutions and processes through which public policies are made for a society
A belief in the power of regular people, and their right to control over their government rather than a small group of political insiders or a wealthy elite
All the activities used by citizens to influence the selection of political leaders or the policies they pursue
Clean air and clean water that everyone must share
A fundamental principle of traditional democratic theory. In a democracy, choosing among alternatives requires that the their desire to be respected
A basic principle of traditional democratic theory that describes the relationship between the few leaders and the many followers
The belief that people can and should get ahead on their own
The process by which we select our governmental leaders and what policies these leaders pursue. Produces authoritative decisions about public issues
A system of selecting policymakers and of organizing government so that policy represents and responds to the public's preferences
People vote for representatives who then enact policy initiatives
A choice that government makes in response to a political issue
Promote free markets and limited government; a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering
This occurs when it arises when people disagree about a problem and how to fix it
A theory of government and politics emphasizing that politics is mainly a competition among groups, each one pressing for its own preferred policies
An overall set of values widely shared within a society
A principle of traditional democratic theory that guarantees rights to those who do not belong to this group and allows that they might join majorities through persuasion and reasoned argument
The branches of government charged with taking action on political issues. congress, presidency, courts, and political scientist
The general public votes for representatives, who would then make laws on their behalf
Groups that have a narrow interest, tend to dislike compromise and often draw membership from people new to politics
Freedom of speech and religion; life and the pursuit of happiness
A theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong that government is weakened
The process by which policy comes into being and evolves overtime. People's interests, problems, and concerns create political issues. These issue shape policy which in turn impacts people, generating more interests, problems, and concerns
The political channels through which people's concerns become political issues on the policy agenda
The issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and other people actually involved in politics at any given point in time
Relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
Representative democracy
A condition that occurs when no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy; the result is that nothing may get done
The sum total of the value of all the goods and services produced in a nation
The institutions and processes through which public policies are made for a society
A belief in the power of regular people, and their right to control over their government rather than a small group of political insiders or a wealthy elite
All the activities used by citizens to influence the selection of political leaders or the policies they pursue
Clean air and clean water that everyone must share
A fundamental principle of traditional democratic theory. In a democracy, choosing among alternatives requires that the their desire to be respected
A basic principle of traditional democratic theory that describes the relationship between the few leaders and the many followers
The belief that people can and should get ahead on their own
The process by which we select our governmental leaders and what policies these leaders pursue. Produces authoritative decisions about public issues
A system of selecting policymakers and of organizing government so that policy represents and responds to the public's preferences
People vote for representatives who then enact policy initiatives
A choice that government makes in response to a political issue
Promote free markets and limited government; a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering
This occurs when it arises when people disagree about a problem and how to fix it
A theory of government and politics emphasizing that politics is mainly a competition among groups, each one pressing for its own preferred policies
An overall set of values widely shared within a society
A principle of traditional democratic theory that guarantees rights to those who do not belong to this group and allows that they might join majorities through persuasion and reasoned argument
The branches of government charged with taking action on political issues. congress, presidency, courts, and political scientist
The general public votes for representatives, who would then make laws on their behalf
Groups that have a narrow interest, tend to dislike compromise and often draw membership from people new to politics
Freedom of speech and religion; life and the pursuit of happiness
A theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong that government is weakened
The process by which policy comes into being and evolves overtime. People's interests, problems, and concerns create political issues. These issue shape policy which in turn impacts people, generating more interests, problems, and concerns
The political channels through which people's concerns become political issues on the policy agenda
The issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and other people actually involved in politics at any given point in time
Relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
Political issue
A condition that occurs when no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy; the result is that nothing may get done
The sum total of the value of all the goods and services produced in a nation
The institutions and processes through which public policies are made for a society
A belief in the power of regular people, and their right to control over their government rather than a small group of political insiders or a wealthy elite
All the activities used by citizens to influence the selection of political leaders or the policies they pursue
Clean air and clean water that everyone must share
A fundamental principle of traditional democratic theory. In a democracy, choosing among alternatives requires that the their desire to be respected
A basic principle of traditional democratic theory that describes the relationship between the few leaders and the many followers
The belief that people can and should get ahead on their own
The process by which we select our governmental leaders and what policies these leaders pursue. Produces authoritative decisions about public issues
A system of selecting policymakers and of organizing government so that policy represents and responds to the public's preferences
People vote for representatives who then enact policy initiatives
A choice that government makes in response to a political issue
Promote free markets and limited government; a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering
This occurs when it arises when people disagree about a problem and how to fix it
A theory of government and politics emphasizing that politics is mainly a competition among groups, each one pressing for its own preferred policies
An overall set of values widely shared within a society
A principle of traditional democratic theory that guarantees rights to those who do not belong to this group and allows that they might join majorities through persuasion and reasoned argument
The branches of government charged with taking action on political issues. congress, presidency, courts, and political scientist
The general public votes for representatives, who would then make laws on their behalf
Groups that have a narrow interest, tend to dislike compromise and often draw membership from people new to politics
Freedom of speech and religion; life and the pursuit of happiness
A theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong that government is weakened
The process by which policy comes into being and evolves overtime. People's interests, problems, and concerns create political issues. These issue shape policy which in turn impacts people, generating more interests, problems, and concerns
The political channels through which people's concerns become political issues on the policy agenda
The issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and other people actually involved in politics at any given point in time
Relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
Pluralist theory
A condition that occurs when no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy; the result is that nothing may get done
The sum total of the value of all the goods and services produced in a nation
The institutions and processes through which public policies are made for a society
A belief in the power of regular people, and their right to control over their government rather than a small group of political insiders or a wealthy elite
All the activities used by citizens to influence the selection of political leaders or the policies they pursue
Clean air and clean water that everyone must share
A fundamental principle of traditional democratic theory. In a democracy, choosing among alternatives requires that the their desire to be respected
A basic principle of traditional democratic theory that describes the relationship between the few leaders and the many followers
The belief that people can and should get ahead on their own
The process by which we select our governmental leaders and what policies these leaders pursue. Produces authoritative decisions about public issues
A system of selecting policymakers and of organizing government so that policy represents and responds to the public's preferences
People vote for representatives who then enact policy initiatives
A choice that government makes in response to a political issue
Promote free markets and limited government; a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering
This occurs when it arises when people disagree about a problem and how to fix it
A theory of government and politics emphasizing that politics is mainly a competition among groups, each one pressing for its own preferred policies
An overall set of values widely shared within a society
A principle of traditional democratic theory that guarantees rights to those who do not belong to this group and allows that they might join majorities through persuasion and reasoned argument
The branches of government charged with taking action on political issues. congress, presidency, courts, and political scientist
The general public votes for representatives, who would then make laws on their behalf
Groups that have a narrow interest, tend to dislike compromise and often draw membership from people new to politics
Freedom of speech and religion; life and the pursuit of happiness
A theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong that government is weakened
The process by which policy comes into being and evolves overtime. People's interests, problems, and concerns create political issues. These issue shape policy which in turn impacts people, generating more interests, problems, and concerns
The political channels through which people's concerns become political issues on the policy agenda
The issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and other people actually involved in politics at any given point in time
Relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
Majority rule
A condition that occurs when no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy; the result is that nothing may get done
The sum total of the value of all the goods and services produced in a nation
The institutions and processes through which public policies are made for a society
A belief in the power of regular people, and their right to control over their government rather than a small group of political insiders or a wealthy elite
All the activities used by citizens to influence the selection of political leaders or the policies they pursue
Clean air and clean water that everyone must share
A fundamental principle of traditional democratic theory. In a democracy, choosing among alternatives requires that the their desire to be respected
A basic principle of traditional democratic theory that describes the relationship between the few leaders and the many followers
The belief that people can and should get ahead on their own
The process by which we select our governmental leaders and what policies these leaders pursue. Produces authoritative decisions about public issues
A system of selecting policymakers and of organizing government so that policy represents and responds to the public's preferences
People vote for representatives who then enact policy initiatives
A choice that government makes in response to a political issue
Promote free markets and limited government; a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering
This occurs when it arises when people disagree about a problem and how to fix it
A theory of government and politics emphasizing that politics is mainly a competition among groups, each one pressing for its own preferred policies
An overall set of values widely shared within a society
A principle of traditional democratic theory that guarantees rights to those who do not belong to this group and allows that they might join majorities through persuasion and reasoned argument
The branches of government charged with taking action on political issues. congress, presidency, courts, and political scientist
The general public votes for representatives, who would then make laws on their behalf
Groups that have a narrow interest, tend to dislike compromise and often draw membership from people new to politics
Freedom of speech and religion; life and the pursuit of happiness
A theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong that government is weakened
The process by which policy comes into being and evolves overtime. People's interests, problems, and concerns create political issues. These issue shape policy which in turn impacts people, generating more interests, problems, and concerns
The political channels through which people's concerns become political issues on the policy agenda
The issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and other people actually involved in politics at any given point in time
Relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
Political participation
A condition that occurs when no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy; the result is that nothing may get done
The sum total of the value of all the goods and services produced in a nation
The institutions and processes through which public policies are made for a society
A belief in the power of regular people, and their right to control over their government rather than a small group of political insiders or a wealthy elite
All the activities used by citizens to influence the selection of political leaders or the policies they pursue
Clean air and clean water that everyone must share
A fundamental principle of traditional democratic theory. In a democracy, choosing among alternatives requires that the their desire to be respected
A basic principle of traditional democratic theory that describes the relationship between the few leaders and the many followers
The belief that people can and should get ahead on their own
The process by which we select our governmental leaders and what policies these leaders pursue. Produces authoritative decisions about public issues
A system of selecting policymakers and of organizing government so that policy represents and responds to the public's preferences
People vote for representatives who then enact policy initiatives
A choice that government makes in response to a political issue
Promote free markets and limited government; a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering
This occurs when it arises when people disagree about a problem and how to fix it
A theory of government and politics emphasizing that politics is mainly a competition among groups, each one pressing for its own preferred policies
An overall set of values widely shared within a society
A principle of traditional democratic theory that guarantees rights to those who do not belong to this group and allows that they might join majorities through persuasion and reasoned argument
The branches of government charged with taking action on political issues. congress, presidency, courts, and political scientist
The general public votes for representatives, who would then make laws on their behalf
Groups that have a narrow interest, tend to dislike compromise and often draw membership from people new to politics
Freedom of speech and religion; life and the pursuit of happiness
A theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong that government is weakened
The process by which policy comes into being and evolves overtime. People's interests, problems, and concerns create political issues. These issue shape policy which in turn impacts people, generating more interests, problems, and concerns
The political channels through which people's concerns become political issues on the policy agenda
The issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and other people actually involved in politics at any given point in time
Relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
Individualism
A condition that occurs when no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy; the result is that nothing may get done
The sum total of the value of all the goods and services produced in a nation
The institutions and processes through which public policies are made for a society
A belief in the power of regular people, and their right to control over their government rather than a small group of political insiders or a wealthy elite
All the activities used by citizens to influence the selection of political leaders or the policies they pursue
Clean air and clean water that everyone must share
A fundamental principle of traditional democratic theory. In a democracy, choosing among alternatives requires that the their desire to be respected
A basic principle of traditional democratic theory that describes the relationship between the few leaders and the many followers
The belief that people can and should get ahead on their own
The process by which we select our governmental leaders and what policies these leaders pursue. Produces authoritative decisions about public issues
A system of selecting policymakers and of organizing government so that policy represents and responds to the public's preferences
People vote for representatives who then enact policy initiatives
A choice that government makes in response to a political issue
Promote free markets and limited government; a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering
This occurs when it arises when people disagree about a problem and how to fix it
A theory of government and politics emphasizing that politics is mainly a competition among groups, each one pressing for its own preferred policies
An overall set of values widely shared within a society
A principle of traditional democratic theory that guarantees rights to those who do not belong to this group and allows that they might join majorities through persuasion and reasoned argument
The branches of government charged with taking action on political issues. congress, presidency, courts, and political scientist
The general public votes for representatives, who would then make laws on their behalf
Groups that have a narrow interest, tend to dislike compromise and often draw membership from people new to politics
Freedom of speech and religion; life and the pursuit of happiness
A theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong that government is weakened
The process by which policy comes into being and evolves overtime. People's interests, problems, and concerns create political issues. These issue shape policy which in turn impacts people, generating more interests, problems, and concerns
The political channels through which people's concerns become political issues on the policy agenda
The issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and other people actually involved in politics at any given point in time
Relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
Minority rights
A condition that occurs when no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy; the result is that nothing may get done
The sum total of the value of all the goods and services produced in a nation
The institutions and processes through which public policies are made for a society
A belief in the power of regular people, and their right to control over their government rather than a small group of political insiders or a wealthy elite
All the activities used by citizens to influence the selection of political leaders or the policies they pursue
Clean air and clean water that everyone must share
A fundamental principle of traditional democratic theory. In a democracy, choosing among alternatives requires that the their desire to be respected
A basic principle of traditional democratic theory that describes the relationship between the few leaders and the many followers
The belief that people can and should get ahead on their own
The process by which we select our governmental leaders and what policies these leaders pursue. Produces authoritative decisions about public issues
A system of selecting policymakers and of organizing government so that policy represents and responds to the public's preferences
People vote for representatives who then enact policy initiatives
A choice that government makes in response to a political issue
Promote free markets and limited government; a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering
This occurs when it arises when people disagree about a problem and how to fix it
A theory of government and politics emphasizing that politics is mainly a competition among groups, each one pressing for its own preferred policies
An overall set of values widely shared within a society
A principle of traditional democratic theory that guarantees rights to those who do not belong to this group and allows that they might join majorities through persuasion and reasoned argument
The branches of government charged with taking action on political issues. congress, presidency, courts, and political scientist
The general public votes for representatives, who would then make laws on their behalf
Groups that have a narrow interest, tend to dislike compromise and often draw membership from people new to politics
Freedom of speech and religion; life and the pursuit of happiness
A theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong that government is weakened
The process by which policy comes into being and evolves overtime. People's interests, problems, and concerns create political issues. These issue shape policy which in turn impacts people, generating more interests, problems, and concerns
The political channels through which people's concerns become political issues on the policy agenda
The issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and other people actually involved in politics at any given point in time
Relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
Single-issue groups
A condition that occurs when no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy; the result is that nothing may get done
The sum total of the value of all the goods and services produced in a nation
The institutions and processes through which public policies are made for a society
A belief in the power of regular people, and their right to control over their government rather than a small group of political insiders or a wealthy elite
All the activities used by citizens to influence the selection of political leaders or the policies they pursue
Clean air and clean water that everyone must share
A fundamental principle of traditional democratic theory. In a democracy, choosing among alternatives requires that the their desire to be respected
A basic principle of traditional democratic theory that describes the relationship between the few leaders and the many followers
The belief that people can and should get ahead on their own
The process by which we select our governmental leaders and what policies these leaders pursue. Produces authoritative decisions about public issues
A system of selecting policymakers and of organizing government so that policy represents and responds to the public's preferences
People vote for representatives who then enact policy initiatives
A choice that government makes in response to a political issue
Promote free markets and limited government; a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering
This occurs when it arises when people disagree about a problem and how to fix it
A theory of government and politics emphasizing that politics is mainly a competition among groups, each one pressing for its own preferred policies
An overall set of values widely shared within a society
A principle of traditional democratic theory that guarantees rights to those who do not belong to this group and allows that they might join majorities through persuasion and reasoned argument
The branches of government charged with taking action on political issues. congress, presidency, courts, and political scientist
The general public votes for representatives, who would then make laws on their behalf
Groups that have a narrow interest, tend to dislike compromise and often draw membership from people new to politics
Freedom of speech and religion; life and the pursuit of happiness
A theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong that government is weakened
The process by which policy comes into being and evolves overtime. People's interests, problems, and concerns create political issues. These issue shape policy which in turn impacts people, generating more interests, problems, and concerns
The political channels through which people's concerns become political issues on the policy agenda
The issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and other people actually involved in politics at any given point in time
Relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
Egalitarianism
A condition that occurs when no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy; the result is that nothing may get done
The sum total of the value of all the goods and services produced in a nation
The institutions and processes through which public policies are made for a society
A belief in the power of regular people, and their right to control over their government rather than a small group of political insiders or a wealthy elite
All the activities used by citizens to influence the selection of political leaders or the policies they pursue
Clean air and clean water that everyone must share
A fundamental principle of traditional democratic theory. In a democracy, choosing among alternatives requires that the their desire to be respected
A basic principle of traditional democratic theory that describes the relationship between the few leaders and the many followers
The belief that people can and should get ahead on their own
The process by which we select our governmental leaders and what policies these leaders pursue. Produces authoritative decisions about public issues
A system of selecting policymakers and of organizing government so that policy represents and responds to the public's preferences
People vote for representatives who then enact policy initiatives
A choice that government makes in response to a political issue
Promote free markets and limited government; a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering
This occurs when it arises when people disagree about a problem and how to fix it
A theory of government and politics emphasizing that politics is mainly a competition among groups, each one pressing for its own preferred policies
An overall set of values widely shared within a society
A principle of traditional democratic theory that guarantees rights to those who do not belong to this group and allows that they might join majorities through persuasion and reasoned argument
The branches of government charged with taking action on political issues. congress, presidency, courts, and political scientist
The general public votes for representatives, who would then make laws on their behalf
Groups that have a narrow interest, tend to dislike compromise and often draw membership from people new to politics
Freedom of speech and religion; life and the pursuit of happiness
A theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong that government is weakened
The process by which policy comes into being and evolves overtime. People's interests, problems, and concerns create political issues. These issue shape policy which in turn impacts people, generating more interests, problems, and concerns
The political channels through which people's concerns become political issues on the policy agenda
The issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and other people actually involved in politics at any given point in time
Relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
Public goods
A condition that occurs when no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy; the result is that nothing may get done
The sum total of the value of all the goods and services produced in a nation
The institutions and processes through which public policies are made for a society
A belief in the power of regular people, and their right to control over their government rather than a small group of political insiders or a wealthy elite
All the activities used by citizens to influence the selection of political leaders or the policies they pursue
Clean air and clean water that everyone must share
A fundamental principle of traditional democratic theory. In a democracy, choosing among alternatives requires that the their desire to be respected
A basic principle of traditional democratic theory that describes the relationship between the few leaders and the many followers
The belief that people can and should get ahead on their own
The process by which we select our governmental leaders and what policies these leaders pursue. Produces authoritative decisions about public issues
A system of selecting policymakers and of organizing government so that policy represents and responds to the public's preferences
People vote for representatives who then enact policy initiatives
A choice that government makes in response to a political issue
Promote free markets and limited government; a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering
This occurs when it arises when people disagree about a problem and how to fix it
A theory of government and politics emphasizing that politics is mainly a competition among groups, each one pressing for its own preferred policies
An overall set of values widely shared within a society
A principle of traditional democratic theory that guarantees rights to those who do not belong to this group and allows that they might join majorities through persuasion and reasoned argument
The branches of government charged with taking action on political issues. congress, presidency, courts, and political scientist
The general public votes for representatives, who would then make laws on their behalf
Groups that have a narrow interest, tend to dislike compromise and often draw membership from people new to politics
Freedom of speech and religion; life and the pursuit of happiness
A theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong that government is weakened
The process by which policy comes into being and evolves overtime. People's interests, problems, and concerns create political issues. These issue shape policy which in turn impacts people, generating more interests, problems, and concerns
The political channels through which people's concerns become political issues on the policy agenda
The issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and other people actually involved in politics at any given point in time
Relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
Policymaking system
A condition that occurs when no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy; the result is that nothing may get done
The sum total of the value of all the goods and services produced in a nation
The institutions and processes through which public policies are made for a society
A belief in the power of regular people, and their right to control over their government rather than a small group of political insiders or a wealthy elite
All the activities used by citizens to influence the selection of political leaders or the policies they pursue
Clean air and clean water that everyone must share
A fundamental principle of traditional democratic theory. In a democracy, choosing among alternatives requires that the their desire to be respected
A basic principle of traditional democratic theory that describes the relationship between the few leaders and the many followers
The belief that people can and should get ahead on their own
The process by which we select our governmental leaders and what policies these leaders pursue. Produces authoritative decisions about public issues
A system of selecting policymakers and of organizing government so that policy represents and responds to the public's preferences
People vote for representatives who then enact policy initiatives
A choice that government makes in response to a political issue
Promote free markets and limited government; a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering
This occurs when it arises when people disagree about a problem and how to fix it
A theory of government and politics emphasizing that politics is mainly a competition among groups, each one pressing for its own preferred policies
An overall set of values widely shared within a society
A principle of traditional democratic theory that guarantees rights to those who do not belong to this group and allows that they might join majorities through persuasion and reasoned argument
The branches of government charged with taking action on political issues. congress, presidency, courts, and political scientist
The general public votes for representatives, who would then make laws on their behalf
Groups that have a narrow interest, tend to dislike compromise and often draw membership from people new to politics
Freedom of speech and religion; life and the pursuit of happiness
A theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong that government is weakened
The process by which policy comes into being and evolves overtime. People's interests, problems, and concerns create political issues. These issue shape policy which in turn impacts people, generating more interests, problems, and concerns
The political channels through which people's concerns become political issues on the policy agenda
The issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and other people actually involved in politics at any given point in time
Relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
Elite and class theory
A theory of government and politics contending that societies are divided along class lines and that an upper class will rule, regardless of the formal niceties of governmental organization
Laissez-faire
A condition that occurs when no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy; the result is that nothing may get done
The sum total of the value of all the goods and services produced in a nation
The institutions and processes through which public policies are made for a society
A belief in the power of regular people, and their right to control over their government rather than a small group of political insiders or a wealthy elite
All the activities used by citizens to influence the selection of political leaders or the policies they pursue
Clean air and clean water that everyone must share
A fundamental principle of traditional democratic theory. In a democracy, choosing among alternatives requires that the their desire to be respected
A basic principle of traditional democratic theory that describes the relationship between the few leaders and the many followers
The belief that people can and should get ahead on their own
The process by which we select our governmental leaders and what policies these leaders pursue. Produces authoritative decisions about public issues
A system of selecting policymakers and of organizing government so that policy represents and responds to the public's preferences
People vote for representatives who then enact policy initiatives
A choice that government makes in response to a political issue
Promote free markets and limited government; a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering
This occurs when it arises when people disagree about a problem and how to fix it
A theory of government and politics emphasizing that politics is mainly a competition among groups, each one pressing for its own preferred policies
An overall set of values widely shared within a society
A principle of traditional democratic theory that guarantees rights to those who do not belong to this group and allows that they might join majorities through persuasion and reasoned argument
The branches of government charged with taking action on political issues. congress, presidency, courts, and political scientist
The general public votes for representatives, who would then make laws on their behalf
Groups that have a narrow interest, tend to dislike compromise and often draw membership from people new to politics
Freedom of speech and religion; life and the pursuit of happiness
A theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong that government is weakened
The process by which policy comes into being and evolves overtime. People's interests, problems, and concerns create political issues. These issue shape policy which in turn impacts people, generating more interests, problems, and concerns
The political channels through which people's concerns become political issues on the policy agenda
The issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and other people actually involved in politics at any given point in time
Relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
Policy making institutions
A condition that occurs when no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy; the result is that nothing may get done
The sum total of the value of all the goods and services produced in a nation
The institutions and processes through which public policies are made for a society
A belief in the power of regular people, and their right to control over their government rather than a small group of political insiders or a wealthy elite
All the activities used by citizens to influence the selection of political leaders or the policies they pursue
Clean air and clean water that everyone must share
A fundamental principle of traditional democratic theory. In a democracy, choosing among alternatives requires that the their desire to be respected
A basic principle of traditional democratic theory that describes the relationship between the few leaders and the many followers
The belief that people can and should get ahead on their own
The process by which we select our governmental leaders and what policies these leaders pursue. Produces authoritative decisions about public issues
A system of selecting policymakers and of organizing government so that policy represents and responds to the public's preferences
People vote for representatives who then enact policy initiatives
A choice that government makes in response to a political issue
Promote free markets and limited government; a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering
This occurs when it arises when people disagree about a problem and how to fix it
A theory of government and politics emphasizing that politics is mainly a competition among groups, each one pressing for its own preferred policies
An overall set of values widely shared within a society
A principle of traditional democratic theory that guarantees rights to those who do not belong to this group and allows that they might join majorities through persuasion and reasoned argument
The branches of government charged with taking action on political issues. congress, presidency, courts, and political scientist
The general public votes for representatives, who would then make laws on their behalf
Groups that have a narrow interest, tend to dislike compromise and often draw membership from people new to politics
Freedom of speech and religion; life and the pursuit of happiness
A theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong that government is weakened
The process by which policy comes into being and evolves overtime. People's interests, problems, and concerns create political issues. These issue shape policy which in turn impacts people, generating more interests, problems, and concerns
The political channels through which people's concerns become political issues on the policy agenda
The issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and other people actually involved in politics at any given point in time
Relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
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