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government that reflects the will of the people

direct participation in the democratic process

democracy run though indirect means

the majority of the citizens decide who will govern

focuses on achieving widespread support for government policies

political and electoral system under which both majorities and minorities are represented

defined by limitations on power of government and protections of civil liberties

government committed to ensuring individual rights and freedoms through constitutional protections

framework of laws designed to designate specific powers and responsibilities to governmental institutions

Mandatory adherence to state laws

Democracy that elects a president to the executive level of government

governing system with no separation of powers

Traditional political activities such as voting

engaging in less acceptable political groups that seek to win government positions and offices

Competitive political groups that seek to win government positions and offices

Antagonistic party in electoral politics that accepts the legitimacy of the ruling majority

organization of individuals with common interests who attempt to influence public policy

networks of social relations and structures that exist independently of the government

individuals and organizations that operate across national borders

a set of values

British model of government dating back to as early as 1639

Sometimes defines as greater economic growth and integration throughout the world

class in capitalist society between the lower and upper class

Global declaration made after the fall of the Soviet Union aiming at the proliferation of global democracy

Organization of over five hundred NGO's

Created to assist in global conflict resolution

Cuban grassroots campaign demanding democratic reforms in Cuba

Idealist U.S. president who articulated the U.S. Role throughout the world as one of a leader in democracy and self-determination

a system of beliefs and values that influence ones activities and behavior

Ethical system that prioritizes the end result of political actions

Designed to promote economic liberalization

Senior U.S. civilian administrator in Iraq

Retained responsibility for stabilizing Iraq and helping the country transition from interim rule to upcoming elections

traditionally equated with the implementation of Western concepts of liberal republicanism

the idea that elections are enough to foster democracy

attempt to create stable transitions of change throughout society

long term process that involves popular acceptance of democratic institutions and processes

Chilean Marxist who became president

General responsible for the military overthrow of Allende

President of Honduras elected in 2005 and ousted in June 2009 military coup

Interim president of Honduras sworn in after 2009 military coup that removed Manuel Zelaya

Political party that exercised total economic

Leader who inherited the economic

Gorbachev's reforms of the Soviet economy

Gorbachev's reforms to promote openness and social freedoms

Program of democratization implemented by Gorbachev

Former Communist Party chief who was elected president of Russia

Leader of the Iranian Revolution and of the Iranian state

founder of Islam

Concept of consultation between the ruler and the ruled

Muslim holy book

Iranian president who has advocated moderatereforms

Predominantly known as the spread of market values

Loss of citizen and government power in challenging the agendas of global institutions

international institutions that govern the behavior of governmental and nongovernmental actors

the institutions and structures combine to govern many aspects of state policies

Longtime Tunisian leader ousted in democratic transition

young internet user whose death helped spark demonstrations leading to democratic transition in Egypt

Longtime Egyptian ruler ousted in democratic transition