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Aristocracy
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Rule by the "best"; in reality, rule by the upper class.
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Authoritarianism
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A type of regime in which only the government itself is fully controlled by the ruler. Social and economic institutions exist that are not under the government's control.
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Consent of the People
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The idea that governments andlaws derive their legitimacy from the consent of the governed.
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Conservatism
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A set of beliefs that includes a limited role for the national governmetn in helping individuals and support for tradtional values.
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Democracy
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A system in which ultimate political authority is vested in the people.
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Direct Democracy
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A system in which political decisions are made by the people directly, rather than by their elected representatives.
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Dominant Culture
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The values, customs and language established by the group or groups that traditionally have controlled politics and governemtn in society.
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Elite
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An upper socioeconomic class that controls political and economic affairs.
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Elite Theory
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A perspective holding that society is ruled by a small number of people who exercise powewr in their self-interest.
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Equality
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As a political value, the idea that all people are equal worth.
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Government
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The institution in which decisions are made that resolve conflicts or allocate benefits and privileges. It is unique because it has the ultimate authority within society.
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Ideology
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A comprehensive set of beliefs about the nature and about the role of government.
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Initiative
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A procedure by which voteers can propose a law or constitutional amendment.
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Institution
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An ongoing organization that performs certain functions for society.
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Legislature
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A governemental body primarily responsible for hte making of laws.
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