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Definitions for various terms and concepts in the fields of political science and philosophy. Topics include equality, freedom, right, law, pluralism, etiquette, power, self-evident, context, thesis, primary source, secondary source, interests, ideology, and contingency.
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Definition: As great as; the same as. example: Adimeisequalto10cents (thatis,inpurchasingpower). TERM 2
DEFINITION 2 Definition: Thepowertodetermineactionwithout restraint. Example: Personalliberty,asfromslavery orbondage.Therightorprivilegeofunrestricteduseor access,thefreedomofa city. TERM 3
DEFINITION 3 Definition: Ajustclaimortitle,whetherlegal, prescriptive,ormoral. Example: Freedomofspeechisarightofall Americans TERM 4
DEFINITION 4 Definition: Theprinciplesandregulationsestablishedinacommunitybysom legislationorofcustomandpoliciesrecogni- zedandenforcedbyjudicialdecision. Example: rulesenforceablebythecou governmentandthesubjectsofthestate,and relationshiporconductofsubjectstowardseachother TERM 5
DEFINITION 5 Definition:a theory of society as several autonomous but interdependent groups which either share power or continuously compete for power; the existence in a society of groups having distinctive ethnic origin, cultural forms, religions. Example: Pluralism serves as a model of democracy, where different groups can voice their opinions and ideas.
Definition: Etiquette is a code of behavior that delineates expectations for social behavior according to contemporary conventional norms within a society, social class, or group. Example: Codes of Conduct and the strictetiquetteof everyday court life revolved around the Code of Chivalry, courtly manners and courtly love. TERM 7
DEFINITION 7 Definition: capability of doing or accomplishing something. Example: apersonwhoexercisescontrol,influence,orauthority:he'sapower abilitytoperformwork TERM 8
DEFINITION 8 Definition: plain or clear to the sight or understanding, evident in itself without proof or demonstration; axiomatic (obvious--easily seen, recognized, or understood) Example: everyone was born somewhere is a fact which is self-evident. TERM 9
DEFINITION 9 Definition: a set of facts or circumstances that surround an event, situation, or a persons lifeExample: In what context did your attack on him happen? - We had a pretty tense relationship at the time, and when he insulted me I snapped. TERM 10
DEFINITION 10 Definition:a proposition one wishes to proveExample: a proposal such as: i propose the color purple comes from a mixture of two other colors.... then they try proving it.