Duplicate of AP Comparative Vocabulary Review

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

An economy centrally planned and controlled by the government.

The fundamental norms and rules established by administrations over time.

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

A fact-based statement.

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

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

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

A formula that measures economic inequality within a country.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Countries with a high standard of living and strong economies.

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

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

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

A system of government with both democratic and authoritarian elements.

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

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

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

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

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

A division that includes people with differences, strengthening society.

The executive, legislature, judiciary, and bureaucracy.

An apparent connection between variables.

Voluntary social organizations outside of government representing various interests.

Groups and organizations that connect government to its citizens.

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

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

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

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

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

A movement driven by the politics of ordinary citizens.

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

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

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

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

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

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

A two-house legislature

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

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

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

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

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

Protections individuals have against government action.

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

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

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

The transition from an authoritarian system to a liberal democracy.

A form of government where religion and politics are intertwined.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The relationship between political and economic systems.

A statement that includes a value judgement.

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

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

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