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<p>Sharing of power between national and regional governments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By implementing a system of checks and balances (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Divine Right of Kings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Senate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Constitutional safeguards and judicial independence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Complexity of issues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through decisions that reflect the majority's opinion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Time-consuming and expensive processes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The executive branch is accountable to the legislature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The leader of the majority party or coalition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Strong tradition of minority governments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emotional appeals oversimplifying complex issues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Voter apathy and low participation rates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A majoritarian electoral system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One party dominates elections and governance over time (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It encourages formation of parties that represent various interests (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adaptation to shifting public expectations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Elections allow citizens to choose representatives (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Multiparty system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Industrialized economic structure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It shapes the development and evolution of party systems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A sovereign government that coincides with a distinct cultural group. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cultural assimilation of diverse ethnic groups. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It fostered economic ties among German states, strengthening Prussia's influence. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The state claims supreme power over its own territory without higher authority. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It provided a pragmatic approach to align German states under Prussian influence. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Japan, with its strong national identity and governance. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A diverse population representing various ethnic communities. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Forming alliances with Austria to strengthen local states. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Leadership and control over one's circumstances (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emphasis on papal authority (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Frequent, fair, secret, and competitive elections (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emphasis on reason and science (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All citizens can vote and must obey the law (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rationalism asserts knowledge is gained through logical thinking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The emergence of various Protestant denominations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Division of political power among branches of government (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Empiricism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They allow citizens to remove leaders through elections (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>John Locke (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inclusion of multiple groups in the political process (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stronger protections for individual rights (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Direct access to the Bible for the believers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Concentration of power (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They guarantee basic freedoms such as speech and property rights (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Renaissance concept emphasizing strength, skill, and wisdom to shape one's destiny and achieve greatness. It's about effectiveness, leadership, and asserting your will.

A branch of Christianity that emerged during the Reformation, challenging Catholic doctrines and practices. It emphasizes direct access to the Bible and faith alone for salvation

18th-century intellectual movement emphasizing reason, science, and individual rights over tradition and religion. It promoted liberty, progress, and tolerance.

Philosophy that emphasizes reason as the primary source of knowledge and truth, rather than sensory experience.

Philosophy that emphasizes knowledge gained through sensory experience and observation. We learn through our senses.

A Renaissance philosophy focusing on human potential and achievements, valuing individual worth and classical learning.

Emphasis on Individualism: It celebrates human achievements and capabilities, focusing on individual potential.

Classical Learning: It advocates for studying ancient Greek and Roman texts for insights into human nature and ethics.

A political entity where a distinct cultural or ethnic group (nation) coincides with a sovereign government (state).

A group of people sharing common traits like language, culture, history, and often a sense of identity or community.

The governing body with authority over a specific territory, recognized as sovereign by both its people and other states.

Prussia's state-building efforts in the late 19th century led to German unification, driven by Prussian military and economic strength under Otto von Bismarck.

A customs union led by Prussia that fostered economic ties among German states, strengthening Prussian influence and laying the groundwork for unification.

Bismarck's pragmatic and opportunistic diplomacy played a crucial role in aligning German states under Prussian dominance.

The state exercises authority within clearly defined borders, and this territory is recognized both domestically and internationally.

The state has supreme power over its territory, with no higher authority above it.

A system of government where power is shared between a central authority and regional governments, with each level having specific responsibilities.

A system where regional governments hold most power, and the central government has limited authority, mainly dealing with shared interests like defense.

All power resides in the central government, which distributes it to regional units as it sees fit.

The idea that the government's authority derives from the people's consent, meaning they have the ultimate power.

All citizens are subject to the same laws, and no one is above the law, ensuring fairness and equality.

Every citizen has the right to participate in the political process, often through voting and free speech, regardless of background.

When the majority's interests suppress the rights of minority groups, leading to unfair treatment and lack of representation.

The belief that a monarch's authority to rule comes directly from God, not from the people.

A system where decisions are heavily influenced by wealthy or powerful groups, limiting direct public influence and control over policymaking.

Six essential elements: participation, equality, competition, separation of power, freedom, and rule of law.

Democracy stands out due to citizen participation and government accountability. Citizens actively shape policies and hold leaders responsible.

A system where multiple groups have political influence, emphasizing participation and elite competition, but may not fully protect individual rights.

A democracy that strongly emphasizes individual liberties and rights, alongside free and fair elections and political participation.

Polyarchy focuses on multiple groups having political influence, while liberal democracy prioritizes strong individual rights alongside political participation.

Two main features make democracy unique: active citizen participation in decision-making and the accountability of the government to the people.

Democracy emphasizes active citizen participation in decision-making and holds governments accountable to the people, ensuring policies reflect the public's will.

An electoral system where the number of seats a party wins in parliament is proportional to the percentage of votes it receives. This often leads to multiparty systems.

An electoral system where the candidate with the most votes wins, even if they don't get a majority. This usually favors two-party systems.

Factors like electoral system, social diversity, political history, and economic structure influence the development of party systems within a state.

One party consistently dominates elections and government, often for extended periods, with limited competition from other parties.

Two major parties alternate in power, while smaller parties have limited influence, often acting as a check on the dominant parties.

Multiple parties compete for power, often requiring coalitions to form governments, leading to diverse perspectives and political alliances.

A growing mistrust and disillusionment with traditional political parties and institutions, often stemming from perceived corruption or a lack of responsiveness to citizen needs.

Elections are crucial for democracy as they ensure representation, promote accountability, provide legitimacy, encourage political participation, and facilitate peaceful power transfer.

Direct democracy struggles with complex issues because the average citizen may lack the expertise for informed decisions.

Direct democracy can lead to the "tyranny of the majority" where the rights of minorities are disregarded by majority vote.

Direct democracy via frequent referendums is expensive and time-consuming for both the state and citizens.

Not all citizens are motivated to vote, leading to low turnout and potentially unrepresentative outcomes.

Direct democracy can be swayed by emotional appeals or populism, where complex issues are simplified, leading to decisions based on feeling rather than policy analysis.

In a parliamentary system, the executive branch (government) is accountable to the legislature (parliament) and can be dismissed by a vote of no confidence.

Norway has a parliamentary democracy where the Prime Minister is chosen by the majority party in the Storting (parliament), with the King as a ceremonial head of state.

Norway often has minority governments, where ruling parties cooperate with opposition for legislation, fostering a culture of collaboration.