Honors Gov OST Checklist Study Guide

Negotiation

A process of settling differences through a discussion of issues.

Put Another Way:

“A discussion” -that discussion may involve using persuasion, compromise, or consensus building

Consensus Building

Process of working toward achieving general agreement within a group.

Put Another Way:

The key is to find common ground. Areas where both groups find mutual agreement.

Persuasion

Process of inducing (convincing) others into accepting a point of view by means of reasoning and argumentation.

Put Another Way:

swaying others to adopt a belief or take action, often through logic, emotion, or credibility. It is winning hearts and minds, gaining buy-in, or moving people to action.

Compromise

Process of making concessions (giving something up) to settle differences.

Put Another Way:

Everyone gives up something to get something.

Federalism

Balance or division of powers between central and local government, Like the USA

Confederation

States have the power. The power is limited. An alliance, what will happen if one of them becomes to powerful or takes over a neighbor

Direct Democracy

Works for small communities. Everyone has a say and can voice their own opinion. They don't have a person to represent them. Takes a lot of time. Majority rules.

Representative Democracy / Republic

Electing someone to represent them. More people have a say. Great for large communities. The person who represents you cant do everything you want. Takes less time than Direct democracy. People in R.D. are more qualified (for the most part) then people in direct democracy

Autocracy

Also called dictatorship, it is when One person has all the power. Are self appointed. Usually through Military

Oligarchy

A small group has all the power (Small elite) Are self appointed. But they have to share their power, so less power. More people can make better decisions.

Parliamentary system

All get along. One votes in the others. Also this system is a form of government where the executive branch, led by a prime minister, is accountable to the legislature (parliament) and is selected from its members, creating a fusion of powers rather than a separation.

Divine Right Theory

Based on Religion. Has lots of flaws, could unite a society

Echo Chamber

When people only listen to, and search/look for information that satisfies or reinforces their own opinions/beliefs.