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| ability to make own interests or concerns count even when others disagree |
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| the use of the power over a group or organization |
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Democracy in the US
Political Parties |
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| organization of people who share similar political views, oriented toward ruling the country |
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Democracy in the US
Politics & Voting |
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decline in ability to identify political parties resulted in mistrust of government.
two party system was established by the 1830s. |
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| Problems Facing Democracy |
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criticism of the welfare state
the military industrial complex
state overload
legitimation crisis |
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Weber's Types of Political Systems
Monarchy |
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| power is severely restricted by the constitution |
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Weber's Types of Political Systems
Democracy |
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| allows citizens to participate in decision making or to elect people |
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Weber's Types of Political Systems
Authoritarian |
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| obedience to the authority of one person or small group |
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Weber's Types of Political Systems
Totalitarian |
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| control of all aspects of life |
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