Political Science #1 "We the People" by T. Patterson

A term that refers to the characteristic and deep-seated beliefs of a particular people about goverment and politics

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.

Is a commitment to personal initiative and self-sufficiency; it rests on the belief that people should be free of undue government rrestraints as they seek to advance themselves econmically

The notion that all individuals are equal in their moral worth anf therby entitled to equal treatment under law

The principle that the people are the ultimate source of govering authority and should have a voice in their governing

Is the process through which a society settles its conflicts and decides the politics by which it will be governed

1. Scarcity even the riches societies dont have enough to money to provide for everyone desires conflicts over distrubution of resources like schools having equal funding. 2. Difference in values people see issues differently because of the difference in background themselves and interests

In which ordinary people surrender the freedom they would have in state of nature in the return for the protection thata sovereign ruler can provide

Is a form of government in which people govern, either directly or through elected representatives. Very different from Oligarchy

In which controls the rests of the small group, such as top-ranking military officers or few wealthy families

In which control rests with a single individual, such as king or dictator

Holds that there are limits on the rightful pwer of gobernment over citizens

Openly repress their politicalopponants as a means of staying in power, although theydo so in varying degrees.

Meaning they assert complete dominance over individuals and the institutions of society.

Holds government should interfere with the economy as little as possible