Pols 206 Test 1 Jon Bond Exam Study Guide Solutions
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government - ANSWER-the institution that has the authority to make binding decisions for all
society
Sovereignty - ANSWER-The legitimate authority in a government to wield coercive power to
authoritatively allocate values
Autocracy - ANSWER-...
Equality of opportunity - ANSWER✔✔-The idea that every individual has the right to develop to the
fullest extent of his/her abilities
2 types of democracy - ANSWER✔✔-Direct and Representative
Direct Democracy - ANSWER✔✔-A form of democracy in which ordinary citizens, rather than
representatives, collectively make government decisions
Representative Democracy - ANSWER✔✔-A system of government where ordinary citizens don't make
governmental decisions themselves but choose public officials-representatives of the people- to make
decisions for them
Initiative - ANSWER✔✔-An election in which ordinary citizens circulate a petition to put a proposed law
on the ballot for the voters to approve
Referendum - ANSWER✔✔-An election in which a state legislature refers a proposed law to the voters
for their approval
Liberal democracy - ANSWER✔✔-A representative democracy, such as the UK or the US, that has a
particular concern for individual liberty. The rule of law and a constitution constrain elected
representatives and the will of the majority from using their power to take away the rights of minorities
Ideology - ANSWER✔✔-A consistent set of values, attitudes, and beliefs about the appropriate role of
government in society
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