Term Two Exam Revision

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts from the term two lectures and exam revision strategies.

Qualitative Topic

A subject that explores qualities or characteristics, particularly regarding human nature in this case.

Democracy

A system of government where the citizens exercise power either directly or through elected representatives.

Participatory Democracy

A model of democracy emphasizing the broad participation of constituents in the direction and operation of political systems.

Representative Democracy

A type of democracy in which elected officials represent a group of people.

Procedural Democracy

A type of democracy where the emphasis is on the methods and processes used to determine who has power.

Substantive Democracy

A form of democracy where the emphasis is on the outcomes and actual policies resulting from democratic processes.

Democratization

The transition to a more democratic political regime.

Democratic Backsliding

The gradual decline in the quality of democracy.

Normative Worldview

A perspective that defines what ought to be, based on values and beliefs.

Descriptive Worldview

A perspective that focuses on how things are, describing reality as it exists.

Social Media and Democracy

The interplay between social media platforms and democratic processes.

Climate Change

Long-term alterations in temperature and typical weather patterns in a place.

The Paris Agreement

An international treaty on climate change aiming to limit global warming.

Green Growth

Economic growth that is environmentally sustainable.

De-Growth

An economic ideology aimed at reducing consumption and production for sustainability.