AP Comparative Vocabulary Review

The relationship between political and economic systems.

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

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

Voluntary social organizations outside of government representing various interests.

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

An economy centrally planned and controlled by the government.

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

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

An apparent connection between variables.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Countries with a high standard of living and strong economies.

A division that includes people with differences, strengthening society.

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

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

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

The transition from an authoritarian system to a liberal democracy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A form of government where religion and politics are intertwined.

A two-house legislature

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

A statement that includes a value judgement.

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

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

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

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

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

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

A fact-based statement.

The executive, legislature, judiciary, and bureaucracy.

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

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

A movement driven by the politics of ordinary citizens.

Protections individuals have against government action.

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

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

A formula that measures economic inequality within a country.

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

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

A system of government with both democratic and authoritarian elements.

The fundamental norms and rules established by administrations over time.

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

Groups and organizations that connect government to its citizens.

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

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

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

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

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