PSC 101 Midterm Exam Questions and
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Political Efficacy
the ability to influence government and politics
Political Apathy
Lack of interest in political participation
Democracy
political system that permits citizens to play a significant part in the governmental process
Government
formal institutions and procedures through which a territory and its people are ruled
Authoritarian Government
government recognizes no formal limit but may nevertheless be restrained by the power of other
social institutions
Totalitarian Government
government recognizes no formal limits on its power and seeks to absorb or eliminate other social
institutions that might challenge it
Constitutional Government
a system of rule in which formal and effective limits are placed on the powers of government
The Bourgeoisie
"freeman of the city"
- Social class that was the key force behind the imposition of limits on government power
Federalism
a system of government in which power is divided, by a constitution, between the central
government and regional governments
Direct Democracy
a system of rule that permits citizens to vote directly on laws and policies
Representative Democracy (republic)
a system of government in which the populace selects representatives, who play a significant role in
governmental decision making
Politics
refers to the conflicts and struggles over the leadership, structure, and policies of governments
Women's Suffrage
, the right of women to vote
Naturalization
A legal process to obtain citizenship
1929 Stock Market Crash
Another leading component to the start of the Great Depression. The stock became very popular in
the 1920's, then in 1929 in took a steep downturn and many lost their money and hope they had put
in to the stock.
Trust in Government
Your level of confidence in what the government is doing
Popular Sovereignty
a principle of democracy in which political authority rests ultimately in the hands of the people
Equality of Opportunity
all people should have the freedom to use whatever talents and wealth they have to reach their
fullest potential
Voter Turnout
the percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot in an election
Liberty
freedom from governmental control
Declaration of Independence
the document recording the proclamation of the second Continental Congress (4 July 1776) asserting
the independence of the colonies from Great Britain
Constitution
A document which spells out the principles by which a government runs and the fundamental laws
that govern a society
Political Equality
the right to participate in politics equally, based on the principle of "one person, one vote"
Equality
the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
American Political Culture
A set of basic, foundational values and beliefs about government that is shared by most citizens. Key
elements: democracy, equality before the law, limited government, capitalism & private property
Answers 100% Pass
Political Efficacy
the ability to influence government and politics
Political Apathy
Lack of interest in political participation
Democracy
political system that permits citizens to play a significant part in the governmental process
Government
formal institutions and procedures through which a territory and its people are ruled
Authoritarian Government
government recognizes no formal limit but may nevertheless be restrained by the power of other
social institutions
Totalitarian Government
government recognizes no formal limits on its power and seeks to absorb or eliminate other social
institutions that might challenge it
Constitutional Government
a system of rule in which formal and effective limits are placed on the powers of government
The Bourgeoisie
"freeman of the city"
- Social class that was the key force behind the imposition of limits on government power
Federalism
a system of government in which power is divided, by a constitution, between the central
government and regional governments
Direct Democracy
a system of rule that permits citizens to vote directly on laws and policies
Representative Democracy (republic)
a system of government in which the populace selects representatives, who play a significant role in
governmental decision making
Politics
refers to the conflicts and struggles over the leadership, structure, and policies of governments
Women's Suffrage
, the right of women to vote
Naturalization
A legal process to obtain citizenship
1929 Stock Market Crash
Another leading component to the start of the Great Depression. The stock became very popular in
the 1920's, then in 1929 in took a steep downturn and many lost their money and hope they had put
in to the stock.
Trust in Government
Your level of confidence in what the government is doing
Popular Sovereignty
a principle of democracy in which political authority rests ultimately in the hands of the people
Equality of Opportunity
all people should have the freedom to use whatever talents and wealth they have to reach their
fullest potential
Voter Turnout
the percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot in an election
Liberty
freedom from governmental control
Declaration of Independence
the document recording the proclamation of the second Continental Congress (4 July 1776) asserting
the independence of the colonies from Great Britain
Constitution
A document which spells out the principles by which a government runs and the fundamental laws
that govern a society
Political Equality
the right to participate in politics equally, based on the principle of "one person, one vote"
Equality
the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
American Political Culture
A set of basic, foundational values and beliefs about government that is shared by most citizens. Key
elements: democracy, equality before the law, limited government, capitalism & private property
