American Revolution
When did the American Revolutionary take place
(1775-1783)
A form of power structure in which a small elite group of people control organizations, institutions and even a country.
Oligarchy
Goods that are not provided by the government for free. These types of goods can range from clothes to televisions.
Private goods
Theory where there is a fear that a set of elite citizens is really in charge of the government and that they have no influence
Elite Theory
Who fought for their rights to self govern?
The British
A system where people govern themselves
Democracy
A political system in which a countries trade and industry are controlled by private owners, rather than the state
capitalism
What are choices made regarding how resources will be allocated and which economic and social policies the government will pursue.
Policitcs
Who was an English philosopher that believed that all people have the rights of life, liberty and property. Also believed that people should govern themselves.
John Locke
What beliefs calls for the destruction of socioeconomic inequalities, raising taxes to fix the government and social issues.
Egalitarianism
A strict political system in which the government is more important than the citizens. This system opposes political criticism. This system has complete control over its citizens.
Totalitarianism
What is participation that connects citizens to government as well as doing background searches to understand what is happening. This practice can also include being apart of protests, handing flyers out or even simply voting.
Civil Engagement
A system in which one ruler holds all political power?
Monarchy
Goods that are available to everyone for free. These goods include services such as the mail, schools, fire stations and transportation.
Public goods
A theory in which political power rests with competing interest groups who share influence. They believe that people that want to work will.
Pluralist Theory
This person was a Scottish philosopher (1723-1790)who believed that all people should accuse property in any way they want. He also believed that competition in the market was a good thing.
Adam Smith
What type of government in which citizens do not govern directly, but the elect representatives in behalf of the people. This system also works off majority rule.
Representative Government
A political and economic system in which social organizations advocate the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by a community
socialism
What is a government by the people generally called. The rules of this system include things such as rule of majority and the power is invested in the people.
Democracy
Who creates government and what is the purpose?
A society organizes itself and allocates authority in order to accomplish its goals.