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| The legal right to use power |
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| Created by Max Weber proclaiming that most political power belongs to the bureaucrats. It criticized Marxism, and said that workers could rise, but original leaders would always lead them, regarldess of a higher position gained. |
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| "Rule by the people"; Government that is representative of the people it governs |
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| A form of democracy in which the people as a whole make direct decisions rather than have those decisions made for them by elected representatives |
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| A procedure by which a specified number of voteers may propose a statue, constitutional amendment, or ordinance, and compel a popular vote on its adoption |
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| In compliance with the law |
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| Expressed the opinion that all government is a reflection of "underlying economic forces", and all societies are divided unto economic classes based on their relationship to the economy |
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| Nongovernmental Elitist Theory |
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| Related to Marxist Theory, it argues that an "elite" outside of the government makes most major decisions. The elite includs corporate leaders, top military officers, and key political leaders. These elites rule the gov't, which serves them. |
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| Political resources are wide spread, albeit not equally, so that no single elite has a monopoly on them. In addition, no single political group could dominate the political process. Resources are distributed well enough that all interests have an opportunity to participate in the political process. |
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| A group that is motivated to actively participate in the policy-making activity, and who are not always a good representation of the people. |
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| The ability to to get another to act in accord with one's intentions. |
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| The sumission of a law, proposed by Legislature or already in effect, to a direct vote of the people. |
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| Leaders gain office and power by means of a competitive contest for the votes of the people |
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| People who like to uphold current conditions and oppose changes. Often referred to as "right wing." |
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| "revolves aoruns an economic strata of society controlling the policy agenda, namely the wealthy" |
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| Those institutions that create public policy |
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| Believes that so many groups are vying for control that the gov't becomes inoperable |
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| People who gneerally like to reform current conditions. Often referred to as "left wing." |
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| The means by which an individual can express preference regarding the system of public policy |
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| A liberal interpretation of the constitution; belief it should be interpreted broadly |
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| Issues that the policy makers consider important |
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| Groups of people born with respect to Hamilton's policies that share the same ideas of how the gov't should run the country |
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| Social relations involving authority or power |
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| A set of action guidelines or rules that result from the actions or lack of actions of gov't entities |
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| Those that have a literal and strict interpretation of the Constitution |
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