Government/Civics/Political Science Flashcards
(25 cards)
Which political concept describes a ruling body’s ability to influence the actions, behaviors, or attitudes of a person or community?
Power
Which power differentiates a state from a nation?
Sovereignty
Which political theorist considered violence necessary in order for a ruler to maintain political power (ends justify the means)?
Machiavelli
Who is the father of the social contract theory
Thomas Hobbes
Which political party (orientation) emphasizes maintaining traditions and stability over progress and change?
Conservatism
Which political orientation supports cooperation between states as a means to improve the quality of life for all staes, nations, and people?
Internationalism
Which political orientation supports a strong central government and violence as a means of suppressing dissent?
Facism
Which power (held by the states) was ceded to the federal government after the ratification of the Constitution?
Power to coin money
Under Federalism, what is a concurrent power for both states and federal government?
pass and enforce laws
The legislative process differs in the house and senate when
Debates about a bill (unlimited in senate)
What is included in the Bill of Rights?
Freedom to assemble, freedom against unlawful search, Reservation of non-enumerated powers to the states or people
Which political party was founded to advocate for the abolition of slavery?
Republican
What are characteristics of a special interest group?
influence public policy, employs lobbyists, benefits a specific segment of society
What are powers of mass media?
shape public opinion, influence important events in society, determine context in which to report events
What does Federalism divide?
Power between regional and central government
Authoritarianism limits the civil liberties of who?
The People
Which type of electorial system is considered the most proportionate?
Single, transferable vote.
Current US foreign policy includes:
solving international problems, promoting global cooperation, maintaining national security (no more anticommunism after Cold War end)
Constructivism is a international relations theory that suggests:
influence is based on a state’s perception of history, culture, and relation to foriegn countries.
Which practice of international relations most limits the sovereignty of a state?
Treaty
In presidential versus parlimentary systems the differing system is:
the presidential system establishes a seperation of powers.
Realism principles in international relations seek to establish what?
all states are interested in advancing their self-interests by explanding their power.
What are the criteria for being a recognized state?
clearly defined territory with borders, a population with some permanance, and a legitimate claim of authority to rule.
The US elects a president in what way?
Electoral College
