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What is sovereignty?
Choose an answer
The legitimate authority in a The authority of a government to
1 government to wield coercive power 2 delegate power to external
to authoritatively allocate values. organizations.
The right of a government to The power of a government to
3 negotiate international treaties 4 enforce laws through voluntary
without approval. compliance.
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Terms in this set (97)
The legitimate authority in a government to wield
What is sovereignty?
coercive power to authoritatively allocate values.
The idea that the highest political authority in a
Popular sovereignty
democracy is the will of the people
The principle under which government follows the
Majority Rule
course of action preferred by most people
Fifty percent plus one of all members or all eligible
Absolute majority
voters
Fifty percent plus one of those participating or of
Simple Majority
those who vote
The largest percentage of a vote, when no one has a
Plurality
majority
the full rights of democracy citizenship held by any
group numerically inferior to the majority. These
minority rights fundamental democratic rights cannot be taken away,
even if the majority wishes to do so, without breaking
the promise of democracy.
the idea that individual preference should be given
Political Equality
equal weight
the idea that the law is supposed to be applied
equality under the law impartially, without regard for the identity or status of
the individual
the idea that people should be free of class or social
social equality
barriers and discrimination
the idea that each individual should receive the same
economic equality amount of material good, regardless of his or her
contribution to society.
the idea that every individual has the right to develop
equality of opportunity
to the fullest extent of his or her abilities.
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POLS 206 Bond TAMU Exam 1 QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025(GRADED A+)
DETAILED ANSWERS!!
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What is sovereignty?
Choose an answer
The legitimate authority in a The authority of a government to
1 government to wield coercive power 2 delegate power to external
to authoritatively allocate values. organizations.
The right of a government to The power of a government to
3 negotiate international treaties 4 enforce laws through voluntary
without approval. compliance.
Don't know?
… 1/11
, 8/8/25, 1:32 PM POLS 206 Bond TAMU Exam 1 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025(GRADED A+) DETAILED ANSWERS!! Flashcards | …
Terms in this set (97)
The legitimate authority in a government to wield
What is sovereignty?
coercive power to authoritatively allocate values.
The idea that the highest political authority in a
Popular sovereignty
democracy is the will of the people
The principle under which government follows the
Majority Rule
course of action preferred by most people
Fifty percent plus one of all members or all eligible
Absolute majority
voters
Fifty percent plus one of those participating or of
Simple Majority
those who vote
The largest percentage of a vote, when no one has a
Plurality
majority
the full rights of democracy citizenship held by any
group numerically inferior to the majority. These
minority rights fundamental democratic rights cannot be taken away,
even if the majority wishes to do so, without breaking
the promise of democracy.
the idea that individual preference should be given
Political Equality
equal weight
the idea that the law is supposed to be applied
equality under the law impartially, without regard for the identity or status of
the individual
the idea that people should be free of class or social
social equality
barriers and discrimination
the idea that each individual should receive the same
economic equality amount of material good, regardless of his or her
contribution to society.
the idea that every individual has the right to develop
equality of opportunity
to the fullest extent of his or her abilities.
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