Political Science Basics
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What term describes goods that all people may use but that are of limited supply?

  • Private goods
  • Toll goods
  • Common goods (correct)
  • Public goods
  • In a direct democracy, people elect representatives to make decisions for them.

    False

    What is the primary distinction of an oligarchy?

    Political power rests in the hands of a small elite group.

    A ________ is a government where political power is held by one ruler, often hereditary.

    <p>monarchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the terms with their definitions:

    <p>Majority rule = The principle where the majority makes binding decisions for all Minority rights = Protections for those who are not part of the majority Partisanship = Strong allegiance for a particular political party Totalitarianism = A government where citizens have no rights and the government is all-powerful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of public goods?

    <p>They are available to all without charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Latent preferences indicate deeply held beliefs that do not change over time.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is political power?

    <p>Influence over a government’s institutions, leadership, or policies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Common Goods

    • Goods that many people can use, but supply is limited

    Democracy

    • A form of government where power rests with the people
    • Direct democracy: Citizens directly participate in decisions
    • Representatives make decisions on behalf of citizens

    Elite Theory

    • Political power held by a small, influential group

    Government

    • The system by which a society organizes itself and allocates authority

    Ideology

    • Beliefs and ideals that shape political opinions and policies

    Intense Preferences

    • Strong feelings about an issue held over time

    Latent Preferences

    • Beliefs and feelings that aren't deeply held and might change

    Majority Rule

    • Core democratic principle; the majority's decisions bind everyone

    Minority Rights

    • Protections for those not part of the majority

    Monarchy

    • Government with a single ruler, often hereditary

    Oligarchy

    • Government where a small elite group holds power

    Partisanship

    • Strong support for a particular political party

    Pluralist Theory

    • Power distributed among various groups

    Political Power

    • Influence over government institutions, leadership, and policies

    Politics

    • The process of allocating resources and deciding on policies

    Private Goods

    • Goods available only to those who pay for them

    Public Goods

    • Goods available to everyone without charge

    Representative Democracy

    • Citizens elect representatives to make decisions on behalf of all
    • Voters elect representatives

    Social Capital

    • Connections and interactions between individuals

    Toll Good

    • Goods available to many, but use requires payment

    Totalitarianism

    • Government with absolute power; no rights for citizens

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    This quiz covers fundamental concepts in political science, including government types, democracy, and political ideologies. Dive into the definitions and characteristics of common goods, elite theory, and the principles of majority and minority rights. Test your understanding of how different systems shape societal structures.

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