chapter 1, part 2 | POLS 1101 - American Government, Quizzes of Local Government Studies

Download chapter 1, part 2 | POLS 1101 - American Government and more Quizzes Local Government Studies in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 authority DEFINITION 1 is the recognized rights of officials to exercise power. TERM 2 constitutionalism DEFINITION 2 the idea that there are lawful restrictions on governments power TERM 3 corporate power DEFINITION 3 operates in part through the influence that firms have with policymakers TERM 4 Democracy DEFINITION 4 is a form of government in which the people govern either directly or through elected representatives TERM 5 Elitism DEFINITION 5 which refers to the power exercised by well-positioned and highly influential individuals TERM 6 Equality DEFINITION 6 the notion that all individuals are equal in their moral worth and there by entitled to equal treatment under the law TERM 7 Free-market system DEFINITION 7 operates mainly on private transactions TERM 8 Individualism DEFINITION 8 is a commitment to personal initiative and self-sufficiency TERM 9 Legal action DEFINITION 9 the use of the courts as a means of asserting rights and interests a channel through which ordinary citizens exercise power TERM 10 Liberty DEFINITION 10 is the principle that individuals should be free to act and think as they choose provided they do not infringe unreasonably on the freedom and well-being of others