politics ect Flashcards

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Definition of Politics

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The process of making decisions that apply to members of a group.

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Definition of Power

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he ability to influence or control the behavior of people or the course of events.

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Example of Political Process

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Election process, legislative decision-making.

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Right Political Spectrum

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Advocates for individual freedom and free markets.

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Left Political Spectrum

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Supports social equality and government intervention.

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Major Norwegian Political Parties

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Ap and Høyre

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Democracy

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Government by the people, often through elected representatives.

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Hybrid Regimes

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Mix of democratic and authoritarian elements

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Dictatorship

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Rule by a single leader with absolute power.

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Conspiracy Theories

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Unfounded beliefs often involving secret plots by powerful groups.

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Example of a Conspiracy Theory

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Moon landing hoax, 9/11 conspiracy.

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Why are conspiracy theories believed?

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Stem from distrust, fear, or desire for alternative explanations and

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What can conspiracy theories impact?

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Can influence public opinion and behavior.

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Parliamentary System

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Executive branch derived from the legislative branch.

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Majority Government

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Party or coalition with more than half the seats.

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Coalition Government

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Two or more parties work together to form a majority.

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Branches of the Norwegian Government

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Executive, Legislative, Judicial.

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executive responsibilities

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Implements laws

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Legislative responsibilities

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Makes laws

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Judicial responsibilities

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Interprets laws.