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What 3 things does debate in society center on ? The causes
Who is responsible
Solutions
What is ideology? Beliefs or values by certain groups or individuals .
Can be political ideologies too (liberal, conservative)
What are radical ideologies? Challenge much of the existing social and political order
Ex) democratic socialism , libertarianism
What is progressivism? Social/economic reform; supported government programs to ease
problems of industrialization, workers comp, ban child labor and
minimum wage
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Contract theory State gains its legitimacy from the consent of the governed; protects
life liberty and property rights
What is globalization? Provides lower cost goods for consumers in the US and other
advanced industrializations. Relies on technologies to "shrink the
world" ex) phones, email) and speed the flow of info
What is a social safety net? Help for those members of the society who lacked the means to
provide an ad aware level of living for themselves and their children
What is negative externality? Something negative that happens in effort to do a positive thing
Ex)trying to make healthcare available to everyone, but the price goes
up which makes it harder for the poor to afford
What is industrial policy? A partnership in economic decision making among government
officials, labor unions, and public interest groups
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Terms in this set (66)
What 3 things does debate in society center on ? The causes
Who is responsible
Solutions
What is ideology? Beliefs or values by certain groups or individuals .
Can be political ideologies too (liberal, conservative)
What are radical ideologies? Challenge much of the existing social and political order
Ex) democratic socialism , libertarianism
What is progressivism? Social/economic reform; supported government programs to ease
problems of industrialization, workers comp, ban child labor and
minimum wage
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Contract theory State gains its legitimacy from the consent of the governed; protects
life liberty and property rights
What is globalization? Provides lower cost goods for consumers in the US and other
advanced industrializations. Relies on technologies to "shrink the
world" ex) phones, email) and speed the flow of info
What is a social safety net? Help for those members of the society who lacked the means to
provide an ad aware level of living for themselves and their children
What is negative externality? Something negative that happens in effort to do a positive thing
Ex)trying to make healthcare available to everyone, but the price goes
up which makes it harder for the poor to afford
What is industrial policy? A partnership in economic decision making among government
officials, labor unions, and public interest groups
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