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Ch. 3 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |