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Politics
The process of influencing the actions and policies of government
Government
the rules and institutions that make up that
system of policymaking
Democracy
a system of government where power is held by the people
Natural rights
the rights to life, liberty, and poverty, which
government cannot take away
Social contract
people allow their governments to rule over them to ensure an orderly and functioning society
Popular sovereignty
the idea that the government right to rule comes from the people
Republicanism
a system in which the government's authority comes from the people
inalienable rights (natural rights)
rights the government cannot take away
participatory democracy
a theory that widespread participation is essential for democratic government
civil society groups
independent associations outside the government's control
American Political Culture
the set of beliefs, customs, traditions, and values that Americans share
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