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AP Comparative Government -Unit 1 Test Exam Q’s and A’s
Politics - -the struggle in any group for power that will give one or more
persons the ability to make decisions for the larger group
-State - -A Country:
A monopoly of force over a territory -- has a set of political institutions that
generate/carry out policies, as well as an army, police, taxes, judiciary, and a
social-welfare system
-Nation - -A politically organized body of people under a single government
-Government - -Elected officials (i.e. the President or Prime Minister) who
are elite leaders which run the state and are limited by the existing regime
-Sovereignty - -The ability to rule independently without interference
-Authority - -The RIGHT to do something
-Power - -The ABILITY to do something
-Political Culture - -Widely shared beliefs, values, and norms that define the
relationship between citizens and government. This can help make sense of
the way a country's government is designed, as well as the decisions leaders
make. Beliefs about economic life are part of the political culture because
politics affect economics.
-Political Socialization - -The forces which help citizens form opinions about
politics
-Democratic Regime - -Political power is directly or indirectly exercised via
participation, competition, and liberty. Elections are free, fair, and
competitive.
Direct: Public participates directly in governance and policy making
Indirect: Public participates through elected officials
-Authoritarian Regime - -Often an oligarchy. The government is not
responsible to the public, and the public has little/no role in selecting
leaders. Freedom is restricted. This regime may be individualized/legitimate.
-Capitalist Economic System - -Economic system built around controlling
market prices of goods and services, global free trade, and maximizing
profits for the owners or stockholders whose financial capital the company is
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