Social movements are loosely organized groups seeking social or political change. They empower oppressed populations to challenge powerful elites. Movements can be peaceful (nonviolent) or violent (armed). They often use technology and internet for global mobilization
Egalitarianism favors equality of some sort in treatment or treatment of others. All human persons are equal in fundamental worth or moral status. Egalitarianism can be instrumental (means to goals) or non-instrumental (end)
Locke advocated for limited government with no absolute authority. He believed in the right to revolution for people to change their government. Government should be a neutral judge of law
Constitution establishes one supreme court and inferior federal courts. Congress created Supreme Court in 1789 with six justices. Current Court has one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices. Justices serve life terms with fixed salaries
Dividends are percentage of company earnings paid to shareholders. Dividends are typically paid quarterly, with amounts determined by board. Dividends can be paid in cash or additional shares. Dividend yield shows percentage of share price paid per share
GNU aims to develop free software that's free to use, modify, distribute, and study. Project started in 1984 under Richard Stallman's direction. GNU stands for "GNU's not UNIX!"