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Authoritarian Government
A form of government in which those in power openly repress their opponents in order to stay in power.
Authority
The recognized right of officials to exercise power as a result of the positions they hold.
Constitutionalism
The idea that there are lawful limits on the power of government.
Corporate Power
The power that corporations exercise in their effort to influence the government and maintain control of the workplace.
Critical Thinking
Reflective thinking focused on deciding what can reasonably be believed and then using this information to make judgements.
Democracy
A form of government in which the people govern, either directly or through elected representatives.
Elitism
The notion that wealthy and well-connected individuals exercise power over certain areas of public policy.
Equality
The notion that all individuals are equal in their moral worth and are thereby entitled to equal treatment under the law.
Free-market System
an economic system based on the idea that the government should interfere with economic transactions as little as possible. Free enterprise and self-reliance are the collective and individual principles that underpin free markets.
Individualism
The idea that people should take the initiative, be self-sufficient, and accumulate the material advantages necessary for their well-being.
Liberty
The principle that individuals should be free to act and think as they choose, provided they do not infringe unreasonably on the rights and freedoms of others.
Majoritarianism
The idea that the majority prevails not only in elections but also in determining policy.
Party (partisan) polarization
the condition in which opinions and actions in response to political issues and situations divide substantially along political party lines.
Pluralism
A theory of American Politics that holds that society’s interests are substantially represented through the activities of groups.
Political Culture
The characteristics and deep-seated beliefs of a particular group of people.
Political science
the systematic study of government and politics.
Politics
The process through which society settles its conflicts
Power
the ability of persons or institutions to control policy.
Public Policies
decisions by the government to pursue particular courses of action.
Self-government
the principle that the people are the ultimate source and proper beneficiary of governing authority, in practice, a government based on majority rule.
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