AP Comparative Vocabulary Review

A division that strengthens feelings of difference and discrepancy, weakening society.

System where national government has most power; subnational government powers are protected.

When groups, such as business and/or labor, work closely with the government in policy-making.

An economy centrally planned and controlled by the government.

A state where the government provides for people’s basic needs, like medical care and pensions.

Economy with little government control, where wages & prices are determined by supply & demand.

A group of people, organized into government institutions, with sovereignty over territory.

The belief that colonization leaves a legacy of poverty and poor governance.

A group of people with a psychological sense of identity (cultural, geographic, or linguistic).

Those who want to restore political, social, and economic institutions that existed in the past

When a change in one variable causes a change in another variable.

Process of expanding & intensifying the interconnectedness among states, societies, & economies

A measure of a country’s standard of living, including health and education.

When many groups are free to participate/compete in the policymaking process.

The ability of citizens to know what government officials are doing and how money is spent.

The overthrow and replacement of a regime based upon broad popular support.

Protections individuals have against government action.

When a court has the power to overturn a law passed by the legislature.

A statement that includes a value judgement.

A division that includes people with differences, strengthening society.

Countries with a high standard of living and strong economies.

The right to rule based on the personality of an individual.

Theory: the elite win struggles over resources. The proletariat will create a classless state.

State that gains a significant portion of its revenue by leasing resources to foreign countries

Pride in one’s people, and the belief that they have their own unique political destiny.

A rough measure of average income in a country using economic productivity.

Winner-take-all. Whoever wins the most votes gets the one seat available in an election.

The ability to make and enforce public policy without answering to a higher power.

Voluntary social organizations outside of government representing various interests.

System with political competition, economic freedom, civil rights & liberties, & transparency.

Policy changes, tax increases & cuts to social services in order to reform a state’s finances.

A two-house legislature

A system of law where the rules are written in the form of statutes (legislation).

System: all power is held by the central gov't, which may delegate powers to subnational gov't

A movement driven by the politics of ordinary citizens.

Countries attempting to improve their economic status, low avg. income & subpar infrastructure.

A fact-based statement.

System of government where elections are not free/fair; civil rights/liberties are restricted.

Process by which a policy issue, amendment, or constitution is sent to the voters for approval.

Methods for identifying, training, and selecting those who will serve in government.

Procedural democracy, with elections that may be flawed & lacking some civil rights & liberties

Generally accepted view that a government has the right to rule.

Views about policy-making, the government’s role, the pace of change, and freedom and equality.

Methods by which someone is influenced in developing their viewpoint about government/politics.

A formula that measures economic inequality within a country.

Groups and organizations that connect government to its citizens.

A society where people’s basic needs are met, enabling focus on broader world issues.

The right to rule because “it has always been that way.”

Parties are represented in the legislature according to the percentage of votes received.

A system of government with both democratic and authoritarian elements.

The total value of goods and services produced in a country.

The transition from an authoritarian system to a liberal democracy.

The executive, legislature, judiciary, and bureaucracy.

The relationship between political and economic systems.

Protections that governments provide for ethnic, religious, gender, or minority groups.

A form of government where religion and politics are intertwined.

The poorest countries. The bottom 12. Might be described as “fourth world.”

Reforms that focus on free trade and the privatization of industry.

An apparent connection between variables.

The process of decentralizing power from national governments that stops short of federalism.

Granting special favors in exchange for special favors; ‘buying off’ critics.

The fundamental norms and rules established by administrations over time.

The right to rule based on a widely accepted system of laws and procedures.

System where cases decided by the highest court serve as precedent for future decisions.

The history, values, beliefs, and traditions that influence political behavior.