Anglican church- created by Henry VIII since the Catholic church refused to allow him to have a divorce
Bill of Rights- list of basic rights of
citizens, to be protected
British Empire- Great Britain and its
colonies
Class- a label given upon the basis of socioeconomic status
Consensus- agreement on the nature of
a regime; political stability
Constitutional Democracy- democratic government with
a structure set forth by a Constitution
Deference- respect for judgments and
opinions
Magna Carta- limited monarchial power
Oxbridge- members of parliament
traditionally come from Oxford and Cambridge
Pluralistic Society- allows distinct ethnical
or minority groups to flourish and maintain their own character, cultural
patterns, religious beliefs, etc.
Postindustrial Society- shift from production of
goods to service economy
Privatization- transferring control from
government to private individuals
Public School- a free school maintained
by taxes
Referendum- submitting a bill passed
by legislature to approval or rejection by the direct vote of the citizens
Reform Acts- acts following
industrialization to protect the welfare of workers
Rule of Law- law for the purpose of
autocracy, not protection of citizens
Sovereignty- having the final decision
or highest power
Socialization Process- regulating in a way to
lend itself toward socialism
United Kingdom- North Ireland, England,
Wales, Scotland