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  Chapter 1

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  Chapter 1 People, Politics, and Participation Puzzle paradox of govt.: citizens are reluctant to embrace big govt. or give it too much power, but demand and appreciate services Some are taken for granted: standard time, FDA, schools, minimum wage Politics
   
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  Chapter 6 Political Socialization and Media Formation of Political Values We all have different attitudes on a variety of issues formed through a process called political socialization process by which we develop our political values and opinions there ar
   
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  Chapter 8 Political Parties Electoral Alignments and Realignments :points of transition between party systems in American history o When a new party becomes the dominant force due to a shift in party allegiances or electoral support Typically happens ever
   
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  Chapter 9

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  Chapter 9 Elections, Campaign, Voting Elections in America Voters ultimately control who governs them, but the govt, has influence over when, where, and how citizens participate Elections are used to select representatives, nominate candidates, and make p
   
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  Chapter 10

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  Chapter 10 The Media 1st amendment guarantees freedom of the press Use has the most free press in the world Political Functions of the Media Watchdog of the govt. Conveyors of information to the public (infotainment) Political resources to be used by the
   
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  Chapter 12Congress

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  Chapter 12 Congress Framers gave Congress majority of domestic power and a great deal of foreign policy power Article 1 of Constitution gives congress power to: allocate govt. expenses approve treaties and appointments (senate only) borrow and coin money
   
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  6/17 Chapter 2 The Constitution American Revolution and Constitution were outcomes from struggles within colonial America 5 sectors with different issues in taxation, trade, and commerce: (elites:) 1. New England merchants 2.southern planters 3.royalists
   
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  Chapter4

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  Chapter 4 Civil Libirties Areas of personal freedom protected from improper government action -guarantees that protect citizens, opinions, and property against arbitrary government interference -limits the power of the government Bill of Rights Fist 10 am
   
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  Chapter5

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  Chapter 5 Civil Rights Civil Liberties: areas of personal freedom protected from improper govt. action Civil rights: legal or moral claims for protection that citizens are entitled to make on govt. Rights and privileges guaranteed to all citizens under th
   
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  Chapter12Presidency

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  Chapter 12 The Presidency Presidential Power In times of crisis, presidential power expands especially during times of war The expansion of power is a result of congressional delegation, which once delegated is hard to get back (War & Money) Constitutiona
   
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  Chapter 12 The Judiciary Federal Courts Nearly 25 million cases tried in American courts every year 1 in every 9 Americans is directly involved in litigation Many critics feel that Americans have become too litigious The Supreme Court was viewed as the le
   
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  Key Aspects of the GA Constitution? GA govt. comprised of 4 governing bodies: executive, legislative, judicial, and local Governor shares executive powers with state department heads and other state officials Governor serves as the chief policy maker & bu
   
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  Paper POLS 1101 12/1/10 I. Title (article 1) A Forecast That Obama Could Love Author Jeff Sommer Source New York Times Date 11/20/10 Summary The article details the research behind a prominent Yale economists prediction that President Obama will be reelec
   
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  \'Pay Day\' Article Summary The article \"Pay Day: Why it makes sense to worry about executive compensation\" by Irwin Stelzer details the federal government\'s involvement in executive compensation for banks and other companies who received federal bailout mo