Gov quiz sept. 12

The process through which a society settles conflicts and allocates benefits

The abilities of persons, groups, or institutions to influence political developments

A form of government in which the citizens govern, either directly or through elected representatives

The thinking that the majority prevails not only in elections but also in policy making

A theory of American politics that holds that society's interests are substantially represented through power in groups

The recognized rights of officials to exercise power because of the position they hold

The idea that there are lawful limits on the power of the government

The economic principle that states the government should interfere as little as possible in the economic transactions of its citizens.  Free enterprise and self-reliance are the collective and individual principles that underpin free markets

The notion that wealthy and well-connected individuals exercise power over certain areas of public policy