Key Concepts of Democracy and Socialization

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary and concepts related to democracy, socialization, and the development of self in society.

Democracy

Means the 'power of the people,' originating from Greek words 'demos' (people) and 'kratos' (strength or power).

Parliamentary Democracy

A system featuring a leading party or coalition whose leader becomes the prime minister or chancellor.

Jeffersonian Democracy

Presupposes that all male citizens are entitled to equal political opportunities.

Jacksonian Democracy

Focuses on the needs of ordinary people rather than the elite and educated.

Liberal or Constitutional Democracy

Founded on principles of free and fair elections, universal voting rights, and a competitive political process.

Social Democracy

Promotes universal access to health, education, and just compensation for workers.

Political Rights

Rights exercised when people participate in government affairs like elections and law creation.

Civil Rights

Individual rights to autonomy and freedom from discrimination.

Participatory Democracy

Encourages more active and wider involvement of citizens.

Demarchy

A system of rule by lot, dividing government into smaller groups responsible for societal functions.

Undemocratic Practices

Areas of inequality, exploitation, and oppression affecting gender, wealth distribution, and race relations.

MaxRange

The largest and most comprehensive data set analyzing political regimes and democratization processes since the 18th century.

Democracy Index

An evaluation of the state of democracy published by the Economist Intelligence Unit.

International IDEA

Evaluates the quality of democracy in countries; stands for International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance.

Cyberterrorism

Unlawful attacks against computers and networks to intimidate or coerce a government for political objectives.

Self-knowledge

Understanding oneself based on personal beliefs and collected information.

Social Roles of Students

Functions students perform in various community settings, extending beyond school boundaries.

Socialization

The process of learning norms, behaviors, values, and skills that shape an individual's personal identity.

Mead's Four-Stage Process of Self Development

Describes how a child mimics others, plays roles in games, and develops a sense of self through social interactions.