Chapter 1: Government and Politics Flashcards
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Alpha male
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The highest-ranking male in a chimpanzee troop. The key to moving up the dominance hierarchy is not physical strength but rather building a supporting coalition, that is, a cooperative group that can intimidate even the fiercest opponent.
2
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Coalition
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Alliance between two or more political units in response to opposing force.
3
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Government
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A specialized group of individuals, institutions, and agencies that makes and enforces public decisions.
4
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Polis
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The Greek city-state.
5
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Politics
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A process of conflict resolution in which support is mobilized and maintained for collective action.
