American Government (Straighterline) Exam with Questions and Answers
American Government (Straighterline) Exam with Questions and Answers Term coined by Thomas Hobbes: A voluntary agreement whereby people would surrender their natural freedoms in exchange for protection from the government or ruler. ANSWER social contract The resolution of conflict through a process of making governing decisions based on rules. ANSWER politics Principle that officials must govern according to specific laws and are not allowed to deprive the people of their rights. ANSWER constitutionalism an economic system that allows free enterprise, private property, and self-reliance ANSWER capitalism Greek for "people" - root of democracy ANSWER demos Greek for "to rule" - root of democracy ANSWER kratia The theory that the interests of the nation are decided by specific groups. ANSWER pluralism The idea that the majority prevails not only in elections but also in policy determination ANSWER majoritarianism
Document information
- Uploaded on
- May 29, 2024
- Number of pages
- 18
- Written in
- 2023/2024
- Type
- Exam (elaborations)
- Contains
- Questions & answers