2. The political compass is a multi-axis model, used by the website of the same name, to label or organize political thought on two dimensions. The Economic (Left-Right) axis measures one's opinion of how the economy should be run: "left" is defined as the view that the economy should be run by a cooperative collective agency "right" is defined as the view that the economy should be left to the devices of competing individuals and organizations. The (Authoritarian-Libertarian) measures one's political opinions in a social sense, regarding a view of the appropriate amount of personal freedom: "libertarianism" is defined as the belief that personal freedom of thought and speech should be maximized "authoritarianism" is defined as the belief that authority of the government/ruler and tradition should be obeyed

6. If economic globalization is inevitable, it should primarily serve humanity rather than the interests of trans-national corporations. Controlling inflation is more important than controlling unemployment. Because corporations cannot be trusted to voluntarily protect the environment, they require regulation. Protectionism is sometimes necessary in trade. A genuine free market requires restrictions on the ability of predator multinationals to create monopolies.

7. A type of philosophy that addresses questions about morality Morality - a sense of behavioral conduct that differentiates intentions, decisions, and actions between those that are right and wrong. Examples 1. good and evil, 2. right and wrong, 3. virtue and vice, 4. Justice and injustice

8. Open-Individuals Closed-Individuals Moral Matrix 1. Harm/care 2. Fairness/reciprocity (issues of rightness) 3. In-group/loyalty 4. Authority/respect 5. Purity/sanctity

9. 1. Harm/care 2. Fairness/reciprocity (issues of rightness) 3. In-group/loyalty 4. Authority/respect 5. Purity/sanctity

10. A moral code is a system of morality based on an individual’s cultural values, codes of conduct and/or social mores that determines how they distinguish between right and wrong in the human society

12. Progressive – a political attitude favoring or advocating changes or reform. Progressivism is often viewed in opposition to conservative or reactionary ideologies. Centrist – the ideal or the practice of promoting moderate policies that lie between different political extremes. Left Right Politics - a common way of classifying political positions, political ideologies, or political parties along a one-dimensional political spectrum.

13. Plutocrats – political system under which the wealthy hold most or all positions of political power, economic inequality is high, and upward social mobility is infrequent. Anarchists - propose the absence and abolition of hierarchy and authority in most forms; Specifically, a political and philosophical belief that all forms of involuntary rule or government are undesirable or unnecessary, and that society could function without a ruler or

17. 1. What is main idea? 2. What is the bias? 3. Do you agree or disagree with the message?

21. Freedom – The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint (Tea Party and Occupy would agree with this definition) Free market – a market in which there is no economic intervention and regulation by the state, except to uphold private contracts and the ownership of property. Libertarian Party- favors minimally regulated, laissez- faire markets, strong civil liberties, minimally regulated migration across borders, and non- interventionism in foreign policy

22. Good Samaritan - a person who voluntarily offers help or sympathy in times of trouble Sovereignty - supreme power or authority

23. Draw political compass in your notebook as this will serve as review.

24. Natural Rights – Belief that individuals are naturally endowed with basic human rights; those rights that are so much a part of human nature that they cannot be taken away or given up, Legal Rights – Rights that are laid down in law and can be defended and brought before courts of law. Collective Good - describes a specific "good" that is shared and beneficial for all (or most) members of a given community

25. Pessimist - a general disposition to look on the dark side and to expect the worst in all things Optimist - having hopefulness and confidence about the future or successful outcome of something; a tendency to take a favorable or hopeful view.

26. Socialism – an economic and political theory advocating public or common ownership and cooperative management of the means of production and allocation of resources International Law – laws that govern the conduct of independent nations in their relationships with one another. It differs from other legal systems in that it primarily concerns the rights and liabilities of sovereign states rather than private citizens. (i.e. armed conflicts, customs of war, hostages)

27. Autocracy - A regime based on absolute power principle of government Police State – a country that maintains repressive control over the people by means of police (especially secret police) (i.e. National Defense Authorization Act) Militarism - The belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests

28. Psychology Final Examination Worth 15% of your total semester grade Preparation for college weighted exams Exam will be taken on computer Study guide will be provided. Test MUST be taken the day your period is scheduled. Unexcused absence will result in a ZERO.

29. Coup d'etat - The sudden overthrow of a government, differing from a revolution by being carried out by a small group of people who replace only the leading figures Martyr - somebody who suffers persecution and death for the people, a country or an organization, or refusing to renounce a belief, usually religious, political or rights. Regime - the people in power at any given time, government of the day.

30. Dissidents - A person who opposes official policy, esp. that of an authoritarian state Martial Law - the imposition of military rule by military authorities over designated regions on an emergency basis—usually only temporary—when the civilian government or civilian authorities fail to function effectively