General AP Comparative Vocabulary Review -Schwenk 2018

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

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

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

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

Groups and organizations that connect government to its citizens.

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

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

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

An economy centrally planned and controlled by the government.

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

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

A statement that includes a value judgement.

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

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

A form of government where religion and politics are intertwined.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An apparent connection between variables.

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

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

The fundamental norms and rules established by administrations over time.

The transition from an authoritarian system to a liberal democracy.

A division that includes people with differences, strengthening society.

Voluntary social organizations outside of government representing various interests.

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

The relationship between political and economic systems.

A fact-based statement.

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

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

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

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

Countries with a high standard of living and strong economies.

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

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

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

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

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

A movement driven by the politics of ordinary citizens.

The act of taking in input, interests and data and extrapolating policy goals and ideas.

The executive, legislature, judiciary, and bureaucracy.

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

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

The raw inputs of people, interest groups and other outlets towards governments.

A formula that measures economic inequality within a country.

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

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

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

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

A two-house legislature

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

A system of government with both democratic and authoritarian elements.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Single Member District electoral system is also known as the ______________ system.

Protections individuals have against government action.