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| Power | the capacity to influence others who are in a state of dependence |
| Public Goods | a good or service that is provided without profit for society collectively |
| Methods of political participation | Examples include grassroots movements, voting, campaigning, running for office, protesting, writing Congressmen |
| Policy agenda | a list of subjects or problems to which people inside and outside government are paying serious attention to |
| Political system | consists of the formal and informal structures which manifest the state's sovereignty over a territory and people |
| Linkage institution | provides a link between both the branches of government and more importantly between the government and the people |
| Pluralism | the idea that various political, social, and religious groups should all be allowed to compete for power |
| Hyperpluralism | the idea that, when many parties vie for political power, all the groups together cloud the ability of the government and prevent it from functioning |
| Elitism | Leadership by the elite/upper class is preferable under this theory |
| Popular sovereignty | power is derived directly from the people |
| Majoritarian politics | a traditional political philosophy that believes a majority of the population is entitled to a certain degree of primacy in the society and thus deserves to make decisions |
| Majority rule with due regard to minority rights | a philosophy that believes that the majority should have most of the power but believes that minority rights must also be observed to protect all of society |
| Government | the political direction and control exercised over the actions of the citizens |
| Politics | the art or science of government and/or influencing governmental policy |
| Public policy | an attempt by the government to address a public issue after listening to or observing the needs of citizens |
| Political issue | An issue that may involve the economy, social issues, or issues of a political nature |
| Democracy | Can involve everyone directly voting on an issue or voting for people to represent and vote for you on issues |
| Representaiton | individuals are represented in our society by the people elected at the local, state, and federal level |
| Political ethics | appropriate behavior |
| Republic | a government that has a chief of state who is not a monarch |
