Chapter 1 - Government
government terms
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- goods that all people may use but that are of limited supply
- a form of government where political power rests in the hands of the people
- a form of government where people participate directly in making government decisions instead of choosing representatives to do this for them
- claims political power rests in the hands of a small, elite group of people
- the means by which a society organizes itself and allocates authority in order to accomplish collective goals
- the beliefs and ideals that help to shape political opinion and eventually policy
- beliefs and preferences based on strong feelings regarding an issue that someone adheres to over time
- beliefs and preferences people are not deeply committed to and that change over time
- a fundamental principle of democracy; the majority should have the power to make decisions binding upon the whole
- protections for those who are not part of the majority
- a form of government where one ruler, usually a hereditary one, holds political power
- a form of government where a handful of elite society members hold political power
- strong support, or even blind allegiance, for a particular political party
- claims political power rests in the hands of groups of people
- influence over a government’s institutions, leadership, or policies
- the process by which we decide how resources will be allocated and which policies government will pursue
- goods provided by private businesses that can be used only by those who pay for them
- goods provided by government that anyone can use and that are available to all without charge
- a form of government where voters elect representatives to make decisions and pass laws on behalf of all the people instead of allowing people to vote
- connections with others and the willingness to interact and aid them
- a good that is available to many people but is used only by those who can pay the price to do so
- a form of government where government is all-powerful and citizens have no rights
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