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CSCC POLS-110
Authoritarian government
A form of government in which those in power openly repress their opponents in order to stay in power.
Authoiry
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 government and maintain control of the workplace
Cirtical thinking
Reflective thinking focused on deciding whatt can reasonably be believed and then using this information to make judgements
Democracy
A form of government in which the people government, 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 there by entitled to equal treatment under the law
Free-market system
AN economic system based on the idea that 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 linesPlur
Pluralism
A theory of American politics that holds that society’s interest are substantially represented through the activities of groups
Political science
The systematic study of government and politics
Politics
The process through which a society settles its conflictsP
Power
The ability of persons or institutions to control policy
Public policies
Decisions by 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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