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Ch. 3 Vocab
Term | Definition |
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unitary state | regime in which national units have little or no power |
federalism | constitutional practice in which sub-national units are granted power |
civic culture | characterized by trust, legitimacy, and limited involvement |
individualism | emphasizes individuals participating in voting with democracy |
new right | conservative political movement occurring in the 1960's |
consensus policy making | decision making procedure that emphasizes the outcome |
instrumentalism | process by which change takes place in stages |
separation of powers | formal term for checks and balances |
civil society | membership in social and political groups to sustain democracy |
judicial review | power of the court to rule on constitutional merits of law |
new left | radicals of the 1960's |
republican party | formed in 1850 supporting business interests |
checks and balances | separation of power |
democratic party | advocates support of the common person |
two party system | competing for power |
compromise | confessions needed to be made |
American exceptionalism | term encompassing the idea that the U.S is a unique state |