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Political philosophy

Unit 2

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AP American Government Review Concentration 2 Political beliefs and behaviors of individuals (10-20%) Beliefs that citizens hold about their government and its leaders Processes by which citizens learn about politics The nature, sources, and consequences of public opinion The ways in which citizens vote and otherwise participate in political life Factors that influence citizens to differ from one another in terms of political beliefs and behaviors Key Terms Americanism Civic competence Civic duty Class consciousness Culture war Equality of opportunity Equality of result External efficacy Internal efficacy Political culture Political efficacy Political ideology Gender gap Partisanship Political elite Political ideology Poll Random sample Sampling error

Unit 1

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AP American Government Review Concentration 1 Constitutional Underpinnings of United States Government (5-15%) Considerations that influenced the formulation and adoption of the Constitution Separation of powers Federalism Theories of democratic government Key Terms Republic Pure/direct democracy Representative democracy Parliamentary democracy Presidential democracy Constitutional democracy Totalitarianism Conservatism Liberalism Absolutism Socialism Communism Dictatorship Oligarchy Theocracy Absolute monarchy Divine right Constitutional or limited democracy Natural law Common law Natural rights National sovereignty State sovereignty Confederation Division of power Interstate commerce Intrastate commerce Domestic tranquility General welfare

Federalist 51

John Locke

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John Locke: Second Treatise, Of Civil Government-Assignment Ideas (Woll 3-9) Your rubric is if the main points are there, and they are under 125 words.? It is either an A or an F.? Below I have listed a few questions to assist you as your complete this assignment. You do not have to answer each question, but if you would like you may use them to guide your writing. 1. How does Locke describe the state of nature? 2. Why do people leave the state of nature and join a political society by establishing a government? 3. Under what conditions can government be dissolved? 4. Do you agree with Locke?s general ideas/concepts regarding individuals and government? 5. If Locke were alive today where would he stand on what we have come to expect/demand from our government today?

Second Treatise

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AP Government Name _____________________ Chapter 1 Period _____ Date _____ Second Treatise, Of Civil Government John Locke Directions: Read the selection from John Locke and answer the questions below? (26 points) Of the State of Nature What is included in the state of nature? What is the Law of Nature? According to Locke, where does your liberty end? What is Locke?s opinion of punishment?

federalism

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Maria Aguirre Professor Nejad May 23, 2014 Question 1 Federalism can best be explained as a set of powers and functions shared between states/provinces and a national-central government. Through powers outlined in the Constitution of the United States of America, the federal system has had a great influence on the life of the people and the means by which the government set forth laws and the execution of those laws.

14552540-speilvogel-ch-26-prt2.pdf

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Sp. Ch26 prt 2 758-73 Retreat from Democracy: The Authoritarian and Totalitarian States I. The apparent triumph of liberal democracy in 1919 proved extremely short-lived. By 1939, only 2 major states (France and Great Britain) and several minor ones (Low Countries, the Scandinavian states, Switzerland, and Czechoslovakia) remained democratic. A. Italy and Germany had succumbed to fascism, while the Soviet Union, under Stalin, had moved toward a repressive totalitarian state. B. A host of other European states, especially in eastern Europe, adopted authoritarian structures of various kinds. II. The dictatorial regimes b/w the wars assumed both old and new forms. A. The totalitarian regimes, whose best examples can be found in Stalinist Russia and

14552540-speilvogel-ch-26-prt22.pdf

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Sp. Ch26 prt 2 758-73 Retreat from Democracy: The Authoritarian and Totalitarian States I. The apparent triumph of liberal democracy in 1919 proved extremely short-lived. By 1939, only 2 major states (France and Great Britain) and several minor ones (Low Countries, the Scandinavian states, Switzerland, and Czechoslovakia) remained democratic. A. Italy and Germany had succumbed to fascism, while the Soviet Union, under Stalin, had moved toward a repressive totalitarian state. B. A host of other European states, especially in eastern Europe, adopted authoritarian structures of various kinds. II. The dictatorial regimes b/w the wars assumed both old and new forms. A. The totalitarian regimes, whose best examples can be found in Stalinist Russia and

Chapter 2 Outline: American Government 9th Ed., Wilson&Dilulio

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Samuel Choi CHAPTER 2 OUTLINE: THE CONSTITUTION Introduction The goal of the American revolution was liberty The Problem of Liberty Americans fought to protect their liberties when fighting against the British; they felt their liberties were being violated. At first colonists believed they could stay within the British empire and still retain their liberties. As colonist lost faith in the English Constitution, they realized they could only protect their rights by breaking off from the British empire. The Colonial Mind Most colonists believed that man was naturally corrupt and greedy and would continually try to seek power. This is why colonists believed that the English Constitution would not work; English politicians were corrupt. Colonists believed in natural rights

Chapter 1 Outline: American Government 9th Ed., Wilson&Dilulio

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Samuel Choi CHAPTER ONE OUTLINE: THE STUDY OF AMERICAN GOVERNMENT Introduction There are two main questions about government and politics. The two questions are, ?Who governs??, and, ?To what extent should the government rule?? People are concerned with who governs, because the ruler?s beliefs and values will affect the lives of normal citizens through the ruler?s laws. Because of this, people vote and participate in government in order to try and make a change in the government that will positively affect them. People are also concerned with what extent the government rules, because it shows how much and which parts of citizens? lives will be affected. What is Political Power?

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