Chapter 7: Developed Democracies

Societal institutions

________ are challenged by postmodern shifts and increasing diversity brought on by immigration.

Postmodern

________- characterized by a set of values that center on "quality of life "considerations and give less attention to material gain.

Distinctions

________ exist in the regulation, allowance, or prohibition of activities such as abortion, prostitution, and hate speech.

Devolution

________ is seen as a way to bring government closer to the people.

Economic development

________ (stagnation or inequality) can lead to value "backsliding ..

Mercantilist systems

________ focus on development rather than freedom or equality.

Modern

________: characterized as secular, rational, materialistic, technological, and bureaucratic, and places a greater emphasis on individual freedom.

EU

________ is a bicameral legislature.

Higher wages

________= higher labor costs= less business profit= less businesses= fewer jobs.

Developed democracy

a country with institutionalized democracy and a high level of economic development

Intergovernmental system

a system in which two or more countries cooperate on issues

Supranational system

an intergovernmental system with its own sovereign powers over member states