OSAG Ch1 KT

Goods that all people may use but that are of limited supply.

Form of government where political power rests in the hands of the people.

Form of government where people participate directly in making government decisions instead of choosing representatives to do this for them.

Claims political power rests in the hands of a small, elite group of people.

The means by which a society organizes itself and allocates authority in order to accomplish collective goals.

The beliefs and ideals that help to shape political opinion and eventually policy.

Beliefs and preferences based on strong feelings regarding an issue that someone adheres to over time.

Beliefs and preferences people are not deeply committed to and that change over time.

A fundamental principle of democracy; the majority should have the power to make decisions binding upon the whole.

Protections for those who are not part of the majority.