Words and Definitions 0.0 / 5 ? Government & PoliticsDefinitions of key terms and wordsASEdexcel Created by: halfwardrobeCreated on: 28-10-13 19:49 Citizenship Refers to the idea that members off a political community have certain rights with respect to political institutions. 1 of 15 Active citizenship Developed by Labour in the 90s. Expresses the idea that is is a duty of all citizens to be politically active, not just a right. 2 of 15 Big Society Philosophy developed by David Cameron. Suggests that many of the functions of the state and be replaced by local activism. 3 of 15 Liberal Democracy Certain freedoms are preserved and protected from government. 4 of 15 Representative Democracy Citizens elect representatives to discuss, debate and decide on how best to govern. 5 of 15 Direct Democracy A system of democracy or circumstances where key political decisions are made by the people. 6 of 15 Superman Lead Clawed Porcupines Onto Port Seeking government office. Leadership. Candidates. Policies. Organisation. Public support. 7 of 15 Adversarial Politics Where a governing party is faced with a contrasting policy program. 8 of 15 Consensus Politics Where a parties are in broad agreement on policies. 9 of 15 Economic Patriotism Belief that the economic interests of a nation are paramount 10 of 15 Social Conservatism Belief in traditional moral values and an authoritarian approach 11 of 15 Monoculturalism Belief that all members of society should adopt the same cultures and values 12 of 15 Collectivism People working together 13 of 15 Clause 4 'common ownership of the means of production' usually via nationalisation 14 of 15 Social Justice Balance to ensure people 'get what they deserve' in terms of rewards. 15 of 15
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