Pluralist society Samenvattingen, Aantekeningen en Examens

Unit 1: Foundations of American Democracy Limited Government The idea that certain restrictions should be placed on government to protect the natural rights of citizens. Natural Rights the idea that all humans are born with rights, which include the right to life, liberty, and property Popular Sovereignty A belief that ultimate power resides in the people. Social Contract A voluntary agreement among individuals to secure their rights and welfare by creating a government a...

According to the theory of hyperpluralism, what role do politicians play in the policymaking system? Politicians keep interest groups in check. Politicians serve the wishes of many different interest groups. Politicians uphold key democratic principles. Politicians are corrupt elitists. - ANSWER-Politicians serve the wishes of many different interest groups. Collective Goods - ANSWER-Something of value that cannot be withheld from anyone. Democracy - ANSWER-A system of sele...

Broad perspective of political systems-definition - Organization of society in pursuit of a commonly agreed goal Central Task of Politics - Establish and entity that enforces rules for human behavior All societies face two critical problems when establishing a government - 1) Who will make the Rules? 2) How pervasive are the rules? Totalitarian - Government has complete control-Italy Mussolini Pervasive Authoritarian - Favoring strict obedience Not as pervasiv...

What is the funny phrase surrounding the making of excuses, especially as it relates to our environment? A. Snickers Defense B. Twinkie Defense C. Krispy Kreme Defense D. Oreo Defense correct answer: Twinkie Defense According to class discussion, the terms ethics and morality can be used interchangeably? A. True B. False correct answer: False Which category of moral actions states that acts are either mandated or prohibited? A. Morally permissable B. Moral supererogatory C. Mor...

basic functions of government national defense, preserve order, establish and maintain a legal system, provide services, socialize new generations government the institution through which a society makes and enforces its public policies politics the effort to control or influence the conduct and policies of government public policy the course of action the government takes in response to an issue or problem political system the system of government in a nation ...

Limited Government The idea that certain restrictions should be placed on government to protect the natural rights of citizens. Natural Rights the idea that all humans are born with rights, which include the right to life, liberty, and property Social Contract An agreement between the people and their government signifying their consent to be governed Popular Sovereignty A belief that ultimate power resides in the people. The "Grand Committee" A group chosen to...

pluralist theory - ANSWER-Theory that holds that society's interests are represented most effectively through group action. dangers of faction - ANSWER-Warned about by James Madison in Federalist No. 10. he meant a polity where factions (groups) become so powerful that they trample on the legitimate interests of other groups and society as a whole. interest group - ANSWER-Aka faction, presure group, special interest, organized interest. any organization that actively seeks to influence pu...

What is sociology? - ANSWER-The study of people and their actions. They study culture beliefs norms values and attitudes NOT MOTIVATION Max Weber - ANSWER-German sociologist that regarded the development of rational social orders as humanity's greatest achievement. Saw BUREAUCRATIZATION (the process whereby labor is divided into an organized community and individuals acquire a sense of personal identity by finding roles for themselves in large systems) as the driving force in modern society....

Part One: Chapter One: The Nature of Morality Multiple Choice (24) 1. Ethics addresses the question of a. whether God exists b. what we know c. how we should live d. what we are 2. Ethics does not investigate questions of a. duty and obligation b. mind and body c. fairness and unfairness d. good and bad 3. Business ethics is the study of what constitutes good and bad human conduct in a a. business setting b. academic setting c. heavenly setting d. utopian setting 4. Who discussed whe...

CSP4801 Assignment 1 QUIZ (COMPLETE ANSWERS)2024 (684809) - DUE 22 May 2024 100% TRUSTED workings, explanations and solutions. . Question 1 Complete Mark 2 out of 2 Question 2 Complete Mark 2 out of 2 QUIZ Using distributed leadership has the following implication for teachers a. Following instructions without question b. Becoming a generator of new knowledge c. Not questioning the school management d. Not contributing to decision making at schools Curriculum knowledge is typically and incorrect...