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Aristocracy
class of persons holding exceptional rank/privilege
Autocracy
form of govt in which a single person holds unlimited power
Civic responsibility
something you should do
ex: vote
Compromise
the structure of the US govt necessitates compromise by all sides; an adjustment by all
Democratic Republic
form of govt embodying democratic principles with no monarchy
Juror
someone who sits on a jury and decides the outcome of a court case
Monarchy
govt lead by a hereditary leader
Oligarchy
power to rule is held by small, usually self appointed govt
Politics
practice of conducting public affairs
Citizen
member of state/nation who owers allegiance to it by birth or naturalization, entitled to full civil rights
Conservative
believes in less govt involvement, tends to be Republican
Ideology
way of thinking;system of beliefs
Liberal
favors govt involvement, tends to be Democrat
Libertarian
advocating LIberty, smaller govt, fewer taxes
Non-citizen(alien)
non-citizen of a nation (il/legal)
Political Socialization
practice by which people gain their political attitudes and opinions
Political Spectrum
range of political views
Totalitarian
centralized govt that does not tolerate other views-exercises control over freedom, will and thought of others
Majority rule
will of majority, as expressed through elections, which is fundamental to the US system
Minority rights
Constitution protects the rights of the few from oppression
Upward mobility
movement from one social level to another
Equal opportunity
policies not engaging in discrimination
civil society
individual and organizations in a society independent of the government