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AP gov chapter 1
AP gov ch 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| constitutionalism | the idea that government power is limited by law and constitution |
| American political culture | shared beliefs like democracy, liberty, equality and individualism |
| Republicanism | the authority of the government comes from the people (Representative government) |
| democracy | system of government where power is held by the people |
| participatory democracy | a theory that widespread political participation is essential for democratic government (majority rule) |
| elitist governmental theory | a theory of democracy that the elites have a disproportionate amount of influence in the policymaking process. |
| plutarist governmental theory | a theory of democracy where many groups compete to influence government |
| constitutional republic | system where people elect representatives and government power is limited by the constitution |
| civil society groups | independent organizations outside the government's control that influences politics |
| what are the two versions of liberty and how they connect | 1. freedom to pursue your dreams 2. freedom from interference by a government the government must stay uninvolved and not promote something that interferes with someone else's freedom while still allowing people to pursue their dreams. |
| Purpose of DOI | to justify independence using natural rights and the social contract |
| natural rights | right to life liberty and property which the government cant take away |
| social contract | an agreement where people give up some freedoms for government protection |
| popular sovereignty | the government's right to rule comes from the people |