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political science
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| . Critical thinking | is the process of forming an opinion after weighing the relevant facts. |
| political science | the systematic study of government and politics. |
| political culture | the widely shared and deep-seated beliefs of its people about politics |
| Liberty | is the principle that individuals should be free to act and think as they choose, provided they do not infringe unreasonably on the freedom and well-being of others. |
| Individualism | is a commitment to personal initiative and self-sufficiency. |
| equality | he notion that all individuals are equal in their moral worth and thereby entitled to equal treatment under the law. |
| self-government | the principle that the people are the ultimate source of governing authority and should have a voice in their governing. |
| Politics | is the means by which society settles its conflicts and determines who gets the benefits and who pays the costs. |
| power | a term that refers to the ability of persons, groups, or institutions to influence political developments |
| authoritarian government | is one that openly represses its political opponents, mostly through intimidation and prohibitions on free expression but sometimes by brutalizing opposition leaders. |
| democracy | A form of government in which the people govern, either directly or through elected representatives. |
| majoritarianism | The idea that the majority prevails not only in elections but also in determining policy. |
| Pluralism | holds that, on most issues, the preference of the special interest largely determines what government does |
| . Authority | is the recognized right of officials to exercise power |
| legal action— | the use of the courts as a means of asserting rights and interests—a channel through which ordinary citizens exercise power. |
| constitutionalism | the idea that there are lawful restrictions on government’s power. |
| free-market system | operates mainly on private transactions |
| Corporate power | the influence of business firms on public policy—has been a defining feature of American politics since the late 1800s. |
| elitism | The notion that wealthy and well-connected individuals exercise power over certain areas of public policy. |
| public policies | Decisions by government to pursue particular courses of action. |
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