The process by which we choose government officials and make decisions about public policy
What is Politics
100
Form of government in which decisions about public policy extend to the entire citizenry
What is direct democracy
100
View positing that wealthy and well-educated citizens exercise a disproportionate amount of influence over political decision making.
What is ruling elite theory
100
Device that allows citizens to approve or repeal measures already acted on by legislative bodies.
What is popular referendum
100
Taking part in activities aimed at influencing the policies or leadership of government, like voting or running for office
What is political participation
200
The participation in the collective life of the community.
What is Civic Life
200
Form of government in which popular decision making is restricted to electing or appointing the public officials who make public policy.
What is representative democracy
200
View positing that various groups and coalitions constantly vie for government favor and the ability to exercise political power but none enjoys long-term dominance.
What is pluralism
200
Ballot measure aimed at securing voter approval for some legislative acts, such as changes to a state's constitution
What is legislative referendum
200
The perceived combination of wealth, income, education, and occupation that contribute to one's status and power in society
What is social class
300
The body(or bodies) charged with making official policies for citizens.
What is government
300
The requirement that electoral majorities determine who is elected to office and that majorities in power determine our laws and how they are administered.
What is majority rule
300
View that holds power and public policies tilt largely in the direction of the well off.
What is biased pluralism
300
Procedure whereby citizens can remove and replace a public official before the end of a term
What is recall
300
Agencies that help connect volunteers with organizations in need of help
What is service learning programs
400
The broad array of voluntary associations that bring citizens together to deal with community and social issues of common concern.
What is Civil Society
400
Protections beyond the reach of majority control guaranteed to all citizens.
What is minority rights
400
Procedure that enables citizens to place proposals for laws and amendments directly on the ballot for voter approval
What is direct initiative
400
Ideas, values, and beliefs about how governments should operate
What is ideology
400
Involvement in any activity aimed at influencing the collective well-being of the community
What is civic engagement
500
Bonds of trust and reciprocity between citizens that form the glue that holds modern societies together.
What is social capital
500
The ability to get things done by controlling or influencing the institutions of government
What is political power
500
Citizen-initiated procedure for placing proposals on the ballot, requiring legislative action before submission to voters.
What is indirect initiative
500
Ideology stressing individual rights and expressing faith in popular control of the government.
Bonus: 100. Who thought of this?
What is Liberal democracy
Bonus answer: John Locke