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gov chapters one & two

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government
the legitimate use of force to control human behavior; the organized or agency authorized to exercise that force
national sovereignty
a politcal entity's externally recognized right to exercise final authority over it's affairs
order
established ways of social order. maintaining this is the oldest purpose of government.
liberalism
the belief that states should leave individuals free to follow their individual pursuits.
globalization
the increasing interdependence of citizens and nations around the world
communism
a political system in which, in theory, ownership of all land and productive facilities is in the hands of the people and all goods are equally shared. the production and distribution of goods are controlled by an authoritarian government.
public goods
benefits and services, such as parks and sanitation that benefit all citizens but are not likely to be produced voluntarily by individuals
freedom of
an absence of constraints on behavior as in freedom of speech or freedom of religion
freedom from
immunity as in freedom from want
police power
the authority of a government to maintain order and safeguard citizens' health, morals, safety, and welfare
political equality
equality in political decision making one vote per person with all votes counted equally
social equality
equality in wealth, education, and status
equality of opportunity
the idea that each person is guaranteed a chance to succeed in life
equality of outcome
the concept that society must ensure that people are equal, and governments must design policies to redistribute wealth and status so that economic and social equality is actually acheived
rights
the benefits of government to which every citizen is entitled
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