Randy Barnett

Chapter 1 Vocabulary Government- The political direction and control?exercised over the actions of the members, citizens, or inhabitants of communities, societies, and states; direction of the affairs of a state community, etc.; political administration: Government is necessary to the existence of civilized society. Politics- Determines whom we select as our government leaders and what policies these leaders pursue. Political Participation- The ways in which people get involved in politics. Single-issue groups- Groups so concerned with one issue that members often cast their votes on the basis of that issue only, ignoring a politician?s stand on everything else. Policymaking system- Reveals the way our government responds to the priorities of its people.